Hon’ble Sri Justice K.V. Gopalakrishna Nair was born on 7th June, 1911. Joined Judicial Service in Composite State of Madras on 8th June, 1942 as District Munsif. Went to Central Secretariat. Thereafter transferred to Jammu & Kashmir Government as Deputy Secretary and acted as Secretary, Law Department. Was appointed as Judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on 8th August, 1958. Transferred as Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh with effect from 11th February, 1963. Died in harness on 27.6.1966.