Born on December 3, 1959, at Kilimanoor in Trivandrum District.  Early education took place at Government High School Kilimanoor, followed by graduation from NSS College Nilamel. A law degree was earned from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

The legal career began as an Advocate at the Thiruvananthapuram Bar, with practice from December 12, 1983, to January 27, 1991. On January 28, 1991, entry into the Kerala Civil Judicial Service was marked by an appointment as Munsiff in Chengannur. Various key positions were held over the course of the career, including Principal Sub-Judge in Ernakulam, Chief Judicial Magistrate in Ernakulam, and Special Judge for CBI cases in Ernakulam. Service at the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Kollam and as Additional District and Sessions Judge in Mavelikkara was also part of the career. The role of Legal Advisor and Disciplinary Enquiry Officer for the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) was undertaken as well.

Service as Principal District and Sessions Judge in Ernakulam preceded the appointment as Registrar General of the High Court of Kerala. Elevation to the position of Judge of the High Court of Kerala took place on November 5, 2018, with retirement on December 2, 2021.

In post-retirement years, a significant role in public service continues. Since February 16, 2022, service has been provided as Chairman of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) Advisory Board. Additionally, from April 3, 2024, the positions of Chairman of the Advisory Boards for the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA), the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, and the National Security Act (NSA) have been held. On August 21, 2024, an appointment as Lok Ayukta, Kerala, was made by the Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, and the oath was taken before Sri.Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Menon started practice in 1981 in Thrissur and Wadakkancherry courts. Joined Kerala Judicial Service as Munsiff- Magistrate in the year 1988. Promoted as Sub Judge in 1995. Promoted as District Judge in 2002. Served as Registrar, Supreme Court of India from 2009 to 2010 and as Registrar, Competition Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi from 2010 to 2013. Served as Principal District Judge, Kollam from 2013 to 2015. Deputed as Registrar General, High Court of Kerala in the year 2015. Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court on 30/11/2017. Appointed as permanent Judge of High Court of Kerala with effect from 29/08/2019. Retired on superannuation on 15/08/2021.

Assumed office of Upa Lok Ayuka on 20-03-2025

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Shircy V. enrolled as an Advocate on 16.12.1984. Started practice in the year 1984 at Thodupuzha. Appointed as Munsiff on 11.07.1988 at Pathanamthitta. Served as Munsiff-Magistrate at Perambra. Served as Sub Judge at Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kochi and Kottayam. Served as Chief Judicial Magistrate at Thrissur. Appointed as District Judge in the year 2001 and served as MACT at Ottapalam. Served as Judge, Family Court at Kozhikode and Thrissur. Served as Additional District Judge at Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Thrissur. Served as Principal District Judge at Manjeri, Thalassery and Thiruvananthapuram. Also served as the Chairperson of the Administrative Committee of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Sworn-in as Additional Judge, High Court of Kerala on 5.10.2016. Appointed as Permanent Judge, High Court of Kerala on 16.03.2018. Retired on superannuation on 31.05.2022.

Assumed office of Upa Lok Ayuka on 20-03-2025