In January 2018, who headed the 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court constituted to hear a range of crucial cases?
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In January 2018, who headed the 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court constituted to hear a range of crucial cases?
- A.K. Sikri
- A.M. Khanwilkar
- Dipak Misra
- Ashok Bhushan
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Dipak Misra
The five-judge Constitution Bench announced on 15 January 2018 to hear cases such as the Aadhaar and Section 377 challenges was headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, with Justices A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan.
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