Justice C M Poonacha

Hon'ble Mr. Justice C M Poonacha: Born on 06th April 1974. Completed Law from University Law College, Bangalore and enrolled as an Advocate in October 1997.

Joined the chambers of Sri.S.K.V. Chalapathy, Senior Advocate and later his father Sri C. M. Monnappa, Advocate. Co-founded a law firm 'Lexplexus' in August 2001. Handled various matters before the District Courts, High Court of Karnataka and Supreme Court of India as well as before various Forums and Tribunals as also numerous Arbitration matters.

Represented various Government Entities, Banks, Insurance Companies and other institutions apart from private clientele. Empanelled with the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, High Court of Karnataka since 2015.

Appointed as Addl. Government Advocate, High Court of Karnataka in August 2020.

Appointed as Additional Judge, High Court of Karnataka and taken oath on 13.06.2022.