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Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India?

Justice Harilal J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. He headed the Supreme Court when it began in January 1950; the other named judges served as Chief Justice much…

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Justice Harilal J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. He headed the Supreme Court when it began in January 1950; the other named judges served as Chief Justice much later.

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