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Justice K.C. Das Gupta
Justice Kulada Charan Das Gupta, a distinguished jurist, served on the Supreme Court of India after a career marked by academic achievements and judicial service in Bengal.
Judicial Profile at a Glance
- Born: January 3, 1900
- Education: Hindu School and Presidency College, Calcutta; Magdalene College, Cambridge
- Joined ICS: 1923
- Judge, Calcutta High Court: June, 1948
- Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court: October, 1958
- Judge, Supreme Court: 24th August, 1959 – 2nd January, 1965
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Justice Das Gupta's educational background includes studies at Calcutta and Cambridge, followed by service in the Indian Civil Service (ICS). His career progressed through various roles in Bengal, culminating in his appointment as a Judge and later Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court before joining the Supreme Court. He also chaired a commission on monopolies and wealth concentration.
