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.

Justice Harun-Ul-Rashid, Upa Lok Ayukta, Kerala, was born on 5.10.1952. Hails from Kanjirappally in Kottayam district. He secured Law Degree from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was enrolled as an advocate on 13.1.1979. He practiced at Thodupuzha Bar for 2 years. He started practice before Hon’ble High Court of Kerala from 1981 to 2007 in civil and constitutional cases. He was appointed as Government Pleader in July 1987, later as Senior Government Pleader and continued as such till September 1991. He was elevated as a Judge of the High Court and held that post from 1.8.2007 to 4.10.2014. After he demits office as High Court Judge, he served as HOD, CAT, Jaipur and Bangalore Benches. After the Superannuation from CAT he had assumed charge of Upa Lok Ayukta on February 1, 2021 and is continuing as such.