Graduated in Science from the Ewing Christian College in 1966 and in Law from the University of Allahabad in 1969.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 14th August, 1969.
Practised at the High Court on Civil Side and in Writ Jurisdiction.
Worked as Standing Counsel of the U.P. Financial Corporation, Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi and as brief holder for the State of U.P. for about 8 years.