Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (d) H. J. Kania
Explanation:
• Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania served as the first Chief Justice of India (CJI) from 1950 to 1951. • He took office on January 26, 1950, the day India became a Republic and the Supreme Court was established.
• Before being the CJI, he served as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India, which was the predecessor to the Supreme Court.
• He died in office in November 1951.
• He was succeeded by M. Patanjali Sastri.
Information Booster:
• The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 124 of the Constitution.
• The CJI holds office until the age of 65 years.
• Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is the 50th Chief Justice of India (served until Nov 2024), followed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st CJI.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) K. G. Balakrishnan (Option a): He was the first Dalit Chief Justice of India (37th CJI). (b) M. Patanjali Sastri
(Option b): He was the second Chief Justice of India.
(c) Bijan Kumar Mukherjea (Option c): He was the fourth Chief Justice of India.