Madan Mohan Punchhi
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Madan Mohan Punchhi was the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of India
from 18-January-1998 until his retirement on 9-October-1998.
He began his legal career in 1955, and was appointed as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court
in December-1982.
In October 1989, he was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India, and became Chief Justice of India in January-1998.
The Committee on Judicial Accountability had prepared an impeachment motion against Justice Punchhi which had been signed by more than 25 members of the Rajya Sabha containing six extremely serious charges but the impeachment motion was never brought before the Parliament.
He is a resident of Chandigarh
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Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India is the highest-ranking judge in the Supreme Court of India, and thus holds the highest judicial position in India. As well as presiding in the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice also head its administrative functions....
of the Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
from 18-January-1998 until his retirement on 9-October-1998.
He began his legal career in 1955, and was appointed as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court is a common High Court for both the States of Punjab and Haryana and Union territory of Chandigarh, in India. It is situated at Chandigarh, the capital of the States of Punjab and Haryana. The sanctioned strenghth of this High Court is 68 judges consisting of Chief...
in December-1982.
In October 1989, he was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India, and became Chief Justice of India in January-1998.
The Committee on Judicial Accountability had prepared an impeachment motion against Justice Punchhi which had been signed by more than 25 members of the Rajya Sabha containing six extremely serious charges but the impeachment motion was never brought before the Parliament.
He is a resident of Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
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