Who was the first Chief Justice of India when the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950?
Justice H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. The Supreme Court’s former Chief Justices register lists the later appointments of the other judges.
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Who was the first Chief Justice of India when the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950?
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Justice H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. The Supreme Court’s former Chief Justices register lists the later appointments of the other judges.
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Option A
Justice M. Patanjali Sastri served as Chief Justice after Justice Kania.
Option B
Justice H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India.
Option C
Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar became Chief Justice later.
Option D
Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan became Chief Justice after Justice M. Patanjali Sastri.
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