Succeeded by C. Sankaran Nair Role Lawyer | Name J. P. | |
Preceded by V. Bhashyam Aiyangar (acting) Preceded by Sir Charles Arnold White Succeeded by Sir Walter George Salis Schwabe Profession Advocate-General, Chief Justice | ||
Sir John Edward Power Wallis (1861–1946, Sussex) was a British lawyer who served as the Advocate-General of Madras from 1900 to 1906, and Chief Justice of the Madras High Court from 1914 to 1921.
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Early life and education
Wallis was born in 1861 to John Edward Wallis. He had his education in the United Kingdom and after completing his graduation in law, was called to the bar in 1886. He served for sometime as a reader in Madras before being appointed as the Advocate-General of the Madras Presidency in January 1900, succeeding C. A. White.
Legal career
Wallis served as the Advocate-General of the Madras Presidency from 1900 to 1906. He was also nominated to the Madras Legislative Council and served as an ex-officio member from 1904 to 1906. In 1907, Wallis was appointed judge of the Madras High Court and officiated as Chief Justice from July to October 1914. In November 1914, his appointment as Chief Justice of the High Court was confirmed, and he served as such until 1921. On 19 August 1926, he was appointed to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.