Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India?
Justice H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He headed the Court when it came into existence with the Constitution in January 1950. Justice…
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Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India?
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Justice H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He headed the Court when it came into existence with the Constitution in January 1950. Justice M. C. Mahajan was among the inaugural judges, but was not the first Chief Justice.
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