H. J. Kania
Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chief Justice of India | |
| In office 28 January 1950 – 6 November 1951 | |
| President | Rajendra Prasad |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | M. Patanjali Sastri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1890 Navsari, British India (now in Gujarat, India) |
| Died | 6 November 1951 (aged 61) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | INC (1923–1926) |
| Spouse | Kusum Mehta |
| Alma mater | Government Law College, Mumbai |
Sir Harilal Jekisundas "H. J." Kania (3 November 1890 – 6 November 1951) was the first Chief Justice of India. He served as the Chief Justice of India from 1950 to 1951. He died while serving in office in 1951.