Sudhi Ranjan Das

Key facts

Born

1 October 1894, Kolkata

Died

18 September 1977

State of birth

Kolkata, West Bengal

Sector

Law & judiciary

Profession

5th Chief Justice of India (1894–1977)

Gender

Male

Biography

Sudhi Ranjan Das was the 5th Chief Justice of India, serving from 1 February 1956 to 30 September 1959. Das also served as chairman of The Statesman.

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Timeline

1. 1894Born in Kolkata
2. 1956Becomes Chief Justice of India
3. 1977Dies