H. J. Kania
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Sir Harilal Jekisundas "H. J." Kania (3 November 1890 – 6 November 1951) was the first Chief Justice of India. He served as the Chief Justice of India from 1950 to 1951. He died while serving in office in 1951.[1]
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Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania | |
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1st Chief Justice of India | |
In office 28 January 1950 – 6 November 1951 | |
President | Rajendra Prasad |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | M. Patanjali Sastri |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 November 1890 Navsari, British India (now in Gujarat, India) |
Died | 6 November 1951(1951-11-06) (aged 61) New Delhi, India |
Political party | INC (1923–1926) |
Spouse | Kusum Mehta |
Alma mater | Government Law College, Mumbai |
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