H. J. Kania
Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. He held office from 14 August 1947 to 5 February 1951. Prior to holding the office at the Supreme Court of India, he was the Chief Justice of the Federal Court, the predecessor of the Supreme Court.
Personal life
- Conferred knighthood in 1943. Since then the Hon'ble Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania.
- Son of Jekisundas.
- Married (in 1925) to Kusum, daughter of Sir Chunilal Mehta.
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Professional life
- Passed the High Court Advocate (Original Side) Examination in 1915. Was appointed Judge of the Bombay High Court.
- Served as the Judge of the Bombay High Court from 1933 to 1946.
- Served as the Acting Chief Justice Judge of the Bombay High Court in 1944 and 1945.
- Was appointed as the Judge of the Federal Court on 20 June 1946. Held office till 13 August 1947.
- Appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on August 14, 1947.
- Took oath as the Chief Justice of India on August 15, 1947.
- Retired on November 6, 1951.
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