Justice M Fathima Beevi was the first female Judge appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 1989. She passed away at
the age of 96 on:

Correct option is B

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first female judge appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 1989, passed away at the age of 96 on 23 November 2023.

Explanation:

·         Justice Fathima Beevi was a trailblazer in the Indian judiciary, becoming the first woman to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of India.

·         She was appointed to the apex court on 6 October 1989 and served until her retirement on 29 April 1992.

·         Her appointment marked a significant milestone, as she was also the first Muslim woman to be appointed to any of the higher judiciaries in the country.

·         Born on 30 April 1927 in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, Justice Beevi had a distinguished legal career. After her tenure in the Supreme Court, she served as a member of the National Human Rights Commission and later as the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 1997 to 2001.

·         Her passing on 23 November 2023 was widely mourned, with tributes highlighting her contributions to the judiciary and her role as a pioneer for women in the legal profession.