First Chief Justice of India

The Hon'ble Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania, First Chief Justice of Free India -14 Aug. 1947-5 Nov. 1951; Judge High Court, Bombay. 1933-46, acting Chief Justice in 1944 and 1945; Judge; Federal Court 20 June 1946-13 Aug. 1947. Retired on 6.11.1951.