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Justice M.M. Dutt

A respected figure in the Indian judiciary, Justice Murari Mohan Dutt came from the well-known Dutt family of Howrah. His career was marked by his dedication to the principles of law and justice. He retired on October 29, 1989.

Early Life and Education

Justice Dutt was educated at I.R. Bellilios Institution, Howrah; Nara Sinha Dutt College, Howrah; St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta; Vidyasagar College, Calcutta; and Ripon Law College, Calcutta. He earned his B.Sc. and LL.B. degrees, providing him with a strong foundation for his legal career.

Legal Career

• Enrolment as Advocate: Admitted to the Calcutta High Court on January 29, 1952.
• Additional Judge, Calcutta High Court: Appointed on September 18, 1969, for a period of two years.
• Permanent Judge, Calcutta High Court: Appointed on May 25, 1971.
• Judge, Supreme Court of India: Elevated on March 10, 1986.

Contributions

Justice Dutt practiced mainly in civil matters and occasionally in criminal cases. His tenure in the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India was marked by his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and equity.