Kamal Narain Singh (13 December 1926 – 8 September 2022)[1] was an Indian jurist who served as the 22nd Chief Justice of India. He was educated at L.R.L.A. High School in Sirsa and Ewing Christian College in Allahabad and was a graduate of the University of Allahabad. At 17 days, his tenure as chief justice is the shortest.[2]
Kamal Narain Singh | |
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| 22nd Chief Justice of India | |
| In office 25 November 1991 – 12 December 1991 | |
| Appointed by | Ramaswamy Venkataraman |
| Preceded by | Ranganath Misra |
| Succeeded by | M.H. Kania |
| Chairman, 13th Law Commission of India | |
| In office 1991–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 December 1926 |
| Died | 8 September 2022 (aged 95) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad |
Legal career
editAs a lawyer, Singh practiced civil, constitutional and taxation law since 1957. His first judicial appointment was as Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court in 1970 and Permanent Judge in 1972. He joined the Supreme Court in 1986 and served as Chief Justice of India from 25 November 1991 until 12 December 1991.
Over the course of his Supreme Court tenure, Singh authored 100 judgments and sat on 336 benches.[3]
He was honored with "Proud Past Alumni" by the University of Allahabad Alumni Association.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Former CJI KN Singh passes away
- ^ Nanjappa, Vicky (19 June 2018). "Convention breached just twice: How is the Chief Justice of India appointed". One India. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "K.N. Singh". Supreme Court Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Our Proud Past". Allahabad University Alumni Association. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Our Proud Past". Allahabad University Alumni Association. Archived from the original on 15 January 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
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