Meet Somu Srinivasa Reddy

With an extensive background in law and a deep commitment to social service, Somu Srinivasa Reddy is a highly qualified advocate based in Hyderabad, Telangana. His career is marked by his dedication to providing legal aid to marginalized communities and his active participation in various legal and social initiatives.

Somu Srinivasa Reddy’s academic qualifications are a testament to his multifaceted expertise. He holds multiple master’s degrees, including an M.Sc in Psychology and M.A. degrees in Sociology and Political Science, alongside his LL.B. and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA).

His professional career includes significant roles, such as:

• Assistant Government Pleader for the High Court for the State of Telangana, with a focus on both Revenue and Land Acquisition cases.
• A life member of the High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad.

• For over 13 years, Reddy has been actively involved in legal services, providing crucial support to those in need. His social service activities include:
  • Offering free legal advice and services to the poor, farmers, and illiterate individuals.
  • Conducting legal awareness programs in villages and at the Mandal levels.
  • Providing family counseling for marital issues.
  • Serving as a Bench Member for the DLSA, R.R. Dist, participating in various Lok Adalats to help resolve disputes efficiently.

  He has also leveraged media platforms to reach a wider audience, providing legal advice through live television programs. In addition, he has conducted legal awareness programs specifically for women advocates.

His dedication to the legal field and social service has been acknowledged with several prestigious awards:

• Nyayaseva Ratna National Award (2025): Honoring his significant contributions to the legal field.
• National Unity Award (2021 & 2022): Awarded for his work in the legal field by the Telangana Ganesh Ustav Committee.
• BARRDC Sports Award (2021, 2022, 2023): Recognized by the Ranga Reddy District courts for his participation in sports.

Somu Srinivasa Reddy’s career is a compelling example of an advocate who combines professional legal expertise with a genuine commitment to social welfare, consistently working to make legal aid accessible to all.

Reddy’s leadership skills have been recognized through his involvement in professional organizations:

• He was an elected Executive Committee Member of the Ranga Reddy District Court Advocates Association (2021-2022).
• He was nominated as an Assistant Returning Officer for the Ranga Reddy District Court Advocates Association Elections for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, & 2023).
• He was also empanelled as a member of the Ranga Reddy District Courts Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) from 2021 to 2023.