Hon’ble Sri Justice N.D. Patnaik was born on 9.10.1932. Passed B.A., B.L. Law Degree from Andhra University, Waltair. Enrolled an an Advocate of Madras High Court in 1953. Practised at Visakhaptanam from 1953 to 1962. In 1962 selected as District Munsif in Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service. Promoted as Sub Judge in the year 1970. Promoted as District and Sessions Judge, grade-II in the year 1975. Appointed as permanent Judge, High Court of Andhra Pradesh on 28.12.1988. Retired on 9.10.1994.