M. Patanjali Sastri

Indian jurist and 2nd Chief Justice of India

M. Patanjali Sastri - Indian jurist and 2nd Chief Justice of India
Born

January 4th, 1889
136 years ago

Died

1963
62 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Served as the 2nd Chief Justice of India from 1951 to 1954. Contributed to the development of legal education and jurisprudence in India. Participated in drafting the Indian Constitution and addressed various legal reforms post-independence. Held the position of Chief Justice of the Madras High Court prior to the elevation to the Supreme Court.

Served as Chief Justice of India

Contributed to the Indian Constitution

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