Presiding Officer(s)

Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar

Presiding Officer

About Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar

Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.S. Dinesh Kumar, former Chief Justice of High Court of Karnataka has assumed charge as the Presiding Officer, Securities Appellate Tribunal on 29.04.2024.

He holds a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and Law. He practised as an Advocate and Central Government Standing Counsel before his elevation to the Bench in 2015.

Former Presiding Officers

Mr. C. Achuthan


04 Nov 1997 - 03 Nov 2003

Justice N. K. Sodhi


21 Dec 2005 - 28 Nov 2011

Mr. Justice J. P. Devadhar


12 Jul 2013 - 11 Jul 2018

Mr. Justice Kumar Rajarathnam


20 Mar 2004 - 20 Dec 2005

Justice Tarun Agarwala


31 Dec 2018 - 30 Dec 2023