Who became the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh when the state was reorganised…
Justice M. Hidayatullah served as Chief Justice of the reorganised Madhya Pradesh High Court from 1 November 1956 to 12 December 1958. Justice P. V. Dixit took office in…
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Who became the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh when the state was reorganised on 1 November 1956?
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Justice M. Hidayatullah served as Chief Justice of the reorganised Madhya Pradesh High Court from 1 November 1956 to 12 December 1958. Justice P. V. Dixit took office in September 1959.
Option feedback
Option A
Vivian Bose is absent from the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s list of chief justices from reorganisation onward.
Option B
Justice P. V. Dixit became Chief Justice of this High Court in September 1959.
Option C
Justice M. Hidayatullah was appointed on 1 November 1956, the first appointment listed by the reorganised High Court.
Option D
S. M. Sikri is absent from the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s list of chief justices from reorganisation onward.
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