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SRI V.V. RAGHAVAN

Retired Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad Senior Consultant, Senior Arbitrator and Member, Advisory Board – i9 Legal LLP
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Sri Judge V. V. Raghavan (Retd.) is a distinguished jurist with more than six decades of experience in advocacy, judicial service, public administration, regulatory law, labour adjudication, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong commitment to the administration of justice, professional ethics, institutional governance, and the fair and efficient resolution of disputes. His experience encompasses judicial decision-making, statutory and regulatory advisory work, civil and commercial law, labour and industrial disputes, and domestic and commercial arbitration.

PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Sri V. V. Raghavan was born on 12 July 1939 at Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

He completed his school and college education in West Godavari District. He pursued his Bachelor of Laws degree at Osmania University, Hyderabad, from 1957 to 1959.

He was enrolled as an Advocate on 8 August 1960 and commenced legal practice at Eluru, West Godavari District.

PROSECUTORIAL AND JUDICIAL SERVICE

In April 1971, Sri V. V. Raghavan joined government service as an Assistant Public Prosecutor.

He subsequently entered the Judicial Service and was appointed as a District Munsif-Magistrate, presently designated as Junior Civil Judge. During his judicial career, he was promoted as Subordinate Judge, presently designated as Senior Civil Judge, and thereafter elevated to the Super Time Scale.

He served in several judicial capacities and acquired extensive experience in civil, commercial, property, revenue, labour, and related disputes.

He retired from judicial service on 31 July 1999 as the Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, after rendering distinguished judicial service.

He also served as a Judge of the Fast Track Courts and contributed to the expeditious adjudication and disposal of cases.

REGULATORY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE
  • Following his retirement from the judiciary, Sri V. V. Raghavan served as Director (Law) of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission from October 1999 to May 2003.
  • In that capacity, he dealt with complex legal and regulatory matters concerning the electricity sector, statutory interpretation, administrative decision-making, regulatory compliance, and institutional proceedings.
  • From 2007 to 2013, he served as Legal Officer in the Endowments Department. His responsibilities included advising on statutory, administrative, institutional, temple, trust, property, and endowment-related legal matters.
  • Since 2014, he has continued to practise as an Advocate and Legal Consultant.
LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL ADJUDICATION

Sri V. V. Raghavan served as Chairman of the Industrial Tribunal for six years.

During his tenure, he adjudicated complex industrial and labour disputes involving employers, employees, trade unions, service conditions, industrial relations, statutory obligations, and related questions of law and fact.

ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Sri V. V. Raghavan holds a Diploma in Arbitration and Conciliation from NALSAR University of Law, undertaken in association with the International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hyderabad.

He also completed specialised arbitration training while serving at the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Since 2008, he has acted as a Senior Arbitrator in domestic and commercial arbitrations. His arbitral appointments have included appointments made by the High Court and by leading public and private sector organisations, including Tata Projects Limited.

His arbitration experience includes contractual, commercial, infrastructure, construction, regulatory, property, institutional, and related disputes. His judicial background, procedural experience, practical insight, and impartial approach support the fair and efficient conduct of arbitral proceedings.

ROLE AT i9 LEGAL LLP

Sri V. V. Raghavan serves as Senior Consultant, Senior Arbitrator, and Member of the Advisory Board of i9 Legal LLP.

In these capacities, he may provide strategic guidance and professional insight concerning.

  • Complex civil and commercial litigation
  • Domestic and commercial arbitration
  • Arbitration procedure and case strategy
  • Regulatory and electricity law matters
  • Labour and industrial disputes
  • Revenue, land, and property disputes
  • Endowment and religious institution matters
  • Contractual and infrastructure disputes
  • Corporate and commercial advisory matters
  • Institutional governance and professional standards
  • Alternative dispute resolution systems and
  • Other legal and institutional matters referred to him.

His association supports i9 Legal LLP’s commitment to legal excellence, ethical practice, sound institutional governance, and effective dispute resolution.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sri V. V. Raghavan’s principal areas of expertise include:

  • Arbitration and conciliation
  • Domestic and commercial arbitration
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Revenue laws and land disputes
  • Writ jurisdiction and constitutional law
  • Corporate and commercial advisory
  • Regulatory and electricity laws
  • Labour and industrial laws
  • Endowment and religious institution laws
  • Property and real estate disputes;
  • Contractual and infrastructure disputes;
  • Judicial administration;
  • Corporate governance; and
  • Institutional advisory services.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

For professional and institutional purposes, Sri V. V. Raghavan may be identified as:

Sri V. V. Raghavan 

Retired Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad 

Senior Consultant, Senior Arbitrator and Member, Advisory Board – i9 Legal LLP

Any use of the above designation shall accurately reflect his retired judicial status and his present professional association with i9 Legal LLP.

PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

In carrying out advisory, arbitral, consultative, or professional responsibilities, Sri V. V. Raghavan shall act independently, impartially, and in accordance with applicable law, professional standards, and ethical obligations.

His role as a Senior Consultant or Member of the Advisory Board does not, by itself, create an advocate-client, arbitrator-party, fiduciary, employment, or agency relationship with any client or third party. The applicable appointment, engagement terms, arbitral mandate, or other written arrangement shall govern any separate professional engagement.

In any arbitral appointment, disclosures concerning independence, impartiality, prior relationships, and potential conflicts of interest shall be made in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and other applicable requirements.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Sri V. V. Raghavan and i9 Legal LLP shall preserve the confidentiality of non-public information received in connection with advisory assignments, arbitration proceedings, institutional deliberations, client matters, or professional engagements, subject to applicable law, professional duties, court orders, regulatory requirements, and the terms of any relevant engagement.

No confidential or privileged information shall be included in or inferred from this professional profile.

USE AND PUBLICATION OF PROFILE

Sri V. V. Raghavan authorises i9 Legal LLP to use and publish this professional profile, his approved professional designation, and approved biographical information for the firm’s website, professional directory, proposals, presentations, brochures, institutional communications, and other legitimate professional purposes.

Any material alteration to his qualifications, judicial offices, professional experience, or present designation shall require his prior approval. The profile shall not be used in a manner that is misleading, derogatory, inconsistent with professional dignity, or contrary to applicable law or professional conduct requirements.

ACCURACY AND UPDATES

The information contained in this Professional Profile and Credentials Statement is intended to provide an accurate account of Sri V. V. Raghavan’s education, professional experience, judicial service, regulatory work, arbitration practice, and association with i9 Legal LLP.

Sri V. V. Raghavan and i9 Legal LLP may update this statement from time to time to reflect changes in designation, professional responsibilities, appointments, qualifications, or other relevant particulars.

SIGNATURE

The undersigned confirm the accuracy and approve the use of this Professional Profile and Credentials Statement.

Sri V. V. Raghavan – Retired Chief Judge, Senior Consultant, Senior Arbitrator and Member, Advisory Board