Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India ?
Justice Harilal J. Kania
The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on 28 January 1950, two days after the Constitution came into force, replacing the Federal Court.
Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania, who was the last Chief Justice of the Federal Court, became the first Chief Justice of India and served until his death in November 1951.
Justice M. Patanjali Sastri was the second Chief Justice, while A.M. Ahmadi and H.L. Dattu held the office much later.
Hence, Justice Harilal J. Kania.
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Important Questions from Judiciary
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
If a question arises about the age of a Judge of a High Court, who will decide about this matter?
How Supreme Court protects the Supremacy of the Constitution ?
i. By due process of law
ii. By procedure established by law
In the context of judicial Review what is a duty of Supreme Court:
In a federal system why a Judiciary is essential ?
a. To enterprete the Constitution
b. To protect the Fundamental Rights
c. To protect the Supremacy of the Constitution
d. To protect Democratic system
e. To settle disputes between centre and states
f. To protect parliamentary system
