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Madhukar Hiralal Kania

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Madhukar Hiralal Kania was an Indian judge who served as the 23rd Chief Justice of India, serving from 13 December 1991 until his retirement on 17 November 1992. He was born in Bombay.

BORN

18 November 1927

DIED

1 February 2016

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Key facts

Born
18 November 1927, Mumbai
Died
1 February 2016
State of birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sector
Law & judiciary
Profession
23rd Chief Justice of India
Gender
Male

Biography

Madhukar Hiralal Kania was an Indian judge who served as the 23rd Chief Justice of India, serving from 13 December 1991 until his retirement on 17 November 1992. He was born in Bombay. His uncle, Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania, was the first Chief Justice of India. As Chief Justice of India, he administered the oath of office to the 9th President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma.

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Timeline

  1. 1927Born in Mumbai
  2. 1991Becomes Chief Justice of India
  3. 2016Dies
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