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Who was the first Chairperson of the Twentieth Law Commission of India?

Justice D. K. Jain was the first Chairperson of the Twentieth Law Commission of India. Justice A. P. Shah succeeded him in November 2013.

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Who was the first Chairperson of the Twentieth Law Commission of India?

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Justice D. K. Jain was the first Chairperson of the Twentieth Law Commission of India.

Justice A. P. Shah succeeded him in November 2013.

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Option A

The Commission's roster lists Justice D. K. Jain before his successor Justice A. P. Shah.

Option B

The Commission's roster identifies Justice D. K. Jain as the first Chairperson, ruling out Justice S. N. Jha.

Option C

The first Chairperson listed for the Twentieth Commission is Justice D. K. Jain, ruling out Justice D. N. Rai.

Option D

The Commission's roster identifies Justice D. K. Jain as its first Chairperson, ruling out Justice P. C. Lahoti.

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