Govindaraghava Aiyar was born in the town of
Chittoor. He graduated in arts and studied law from
Madras Law College. Govindaraghava Aiyar became a non-officiating member of the
Madras Legislative Council on January 9, 1903. In 1911, Govindaraghava Aiyar was made judge of the
Madras High Court and served from 1911 to 1931. He also served as Vice-President of the
Madras Mahajana Sabha and was elected President of the National Liberal Federation in 1921. Govindaraghava Aiyar was one of the trustees of
Pachaiyappa's College from 1911 to 1918. == Honours ==