Harilal Jekisundas Kania

Harilal Jekisundas Kania

judge India

Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, taking office on January 26, 1950, under the new Constitution. His tenure was marked by significant challenges regarding the independence of the judiciary, as early interactions with political leaders, notably Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, illustrated the tensions between the executive and the judiciary. Kania's comments about a Madras high court judge led to government intervention, highlighting the ongoing struggle to maintain judicial impartiality amidst political influence.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
696,972
Power
1,465$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 1,380,004,385 696,972 $2,900,000 1,465$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 696,972 $2,900,000 1,465$
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