Justice Bhaskar Annaji Masodkar, M.A., LL.B. :  Born on 23rd August, 1926. Educated at Aided High School, Warud, S.B. City College, Nagpur, Hislop College, Nagpur and Law College, Nagpur.  Enrolled as an Advocate of the Nagpur High Court on 5th July, 1968 and as an Advocate of the Bombay High Court in July, 1968, and as an Advocate of the Supreme Court in June, 1959. Practised in Civil and Constitutional matters.  Was a member of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Chairman of the Legal Aid committee. Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 13-7-1972.  Appointed permanent Judge on 24-11-1972. Retired on 23rd August, 1988.