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Former Judges

This section commemorates Former Chief Justices and Former Judges of the Supreme Court of India who have adorned the Court since its inauguration on 28 January 1950.

S.No. Name Particulars
1 Hon’ble Justice Harilal J. Kania 1st Chief Justice of India (1950)
2 Hon’ble Justice M. Patanjali Sastri Former Chief Justice of India
3 Hon’ble Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan Former Chief Justice of India
4 Hon’ble Justice Bijan Kumar Mukherjea Former Chief Justice of India
5 Hon’ble Justice S.R. Das Former Chief Justice of India
6 Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud 50th Chief Justice of India
7 Hon’ble Justice A.M. Ahmadi 26th Chief Justice of India
8 Hon’ble Justice H.L. Dattu Former Chief Justice of India

For the authoritative and complete chronological list of Former Chief Justices and Former Judges, please also refer to the corresponding sections on the official Supreme Court portal.