Who became the first woman Chief Justice of an Indian High Court in 1991?
Leila Seth became Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991, the first woman to lead an Indian High Court.
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Who became the first woman Chief Justice of an Indian High Court in 1991?
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Correct answer A
Leila Seth became Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991, the first woman to lead an Indian High Court.
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Option A
Leila Seth's 1991 appointment to lead the Himachal Pradesh High Court was the first such appointment of a woman.
Option B
M. Fathima Beevi was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, a different milestone.
Option C
Anna Chandy was the first woman High Court judge. The question asks about the office of Chief Justice of a High Court.
Option D
Indu Malhotra served on the Supreme Court. The first woman Chief Justice of an Indian High Court was Leila Seth.
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