Hyderabad: Justice M Girija Priyadarsini of the Telangana high court passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in the city, following a prolonged illness.
She is survived by her husband, K Vijay Kumar, and two sons. A strong advocate for education, she pursued her academic ambitions even after marriage and motherhood.

She completed her LLB in 1995, followed by an LLM, and practised law at the Visakhapatnam district court until 2008. Her appointment as a district judge initially faced setbacks, but she then fought a legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ultimately led to her appointment as an additional district judge in 2008.
Following the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh high court in 2019, she opted to serve in Telangana and was elevated to the position of high court judge in 2022. Known for her commitment to delivering swift justice — particularly to the underprivileged and vulnerable — Despite her illness, she continued to preside over cases via virtual hearings. A determined fighter, she showed signs of recovery in recent weeks, giving hope to colleagues and well-wishers that she would soon return to the Bench.
However, she succumbed to her illness on Sunday morning.Her final rites would be held at Mahaprasthanam on Monday afternoon, her family members said. Judges from the high court and district courts, along with staff and advocates, gathered at her residence in Hafeezpet to pay their respects, mourning her loss with deep sorrow and disbelief.