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
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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