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Justice R.C. Patnaik
A respected figure in the Orissa High Court and later the Supreme Court of India, Justice R.C. Patnaik's career was defined by his contributions to constitutional, civil, criminal, and revenue law.
Judicial Profile at a Glance
- Born: July 28, 1935
- Enrolled as Advocate: November 1958, Orissa High Court
- Additional Government Advocate: January 1971 to July 1974
- Judge, Orissa High Court: September 18, 1981
- Executive Chairman, Orissa Legal Aid Board: October 1983 to December 1991
- Judge, Supreme Court of India: December 3, 1991
- Died: May 30, 1992
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