Justice B Sudershan Reddy: From Supreme Court Justice to Vice-Presidential Contender

Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, has been nominated as the INDIA bloc's vice-presidential candidate. His illustrious career began as an advocate for civil and constitutional matters in Andhra Pradesh. Notably, he served as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court and a Supreme Court judge.

Justice B Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, has emerged as the INDIA bloc's contender for vice-presidency. Reddy's professional life started at the Andhra Pradesh High Court as an advocate concentrated on civil and constitutional issues, marking the beginning of a distinguished legal career.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy commended Justice Reddy as a 'son of the soil,' urging bipartisan support in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Born in 1946 in Telangana's Akula Mylaram, Justice Reddy boasts an impressive academic background, including a law degree from Osmania University.

His tenure featured high-profile roles including Andhra Pradesh High Court Government Pleader, President of the Advocates Association, Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, and subsequently, as a stalwart at the Supreme Court of India until 2011. Now, poised for the vice-presidency, Reddy's legal expertise continues to influence India's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)