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Who was the first chief justice of India appointed as president?
Mohammad Hidayatullah
| Mohammad Hidayatullah OBE | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Zail Singh |
| 11th Chief Justice of India | |
| In office 25 February 1968 – 16 December 1970 | |
| Appointed by | President Zakir Hussain |
When was the first judge?
The earliest judges
The very first judges, back in the 12th century, were court officials who had particular experience in advising the King on the settlement of disputes. From that group evolved the justices in eyre, who possessed a mixed administrative and judicial jurisdiction.
What is the full form of PIL?
Public interest litigation is the use of the law to advance human rights and equality, or raise issues of broad public concern. It helps advance the cause of minority or disadvantaged groups or individuals. Public interest cases may arise from both public and private law matters.