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Justice Syed Jaffer Imam
A distinguished legal mind, Justice Syed Jaffer Imam served with distinction on the Supreme Court of India. His legal career reflects a dedication to justice and a profound impact on Indian jurisprudence.
Judicial Profile at a Glance
- Full Name: Syed Jaffer Imam
- Born: April 18, 1900
- Education: Lynams Preparatory School, Oxford; Malvern Public School, England; Trinity College, Cambridge University
- Called to the Bar, Middle Temple: January 26, 1922
- Enrolled as Advocate, Patna High Court: March 1922
- Assistant Government Advocate: 1932-1939
- Advocate General, Bihar: 1942-43
- Judge, Patna High Court: 1943-53
- Chief Justice, Patna High Court: September 3, 1953 – January 9, 1955
- Judge, Supreme Court of India: January 10, 1955 – January 31, 1964
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Justice Imam's career included serving as Assistant Government Advocate, Advocate-General for Bihar, and as a Judge and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court before his appointment to the Supreme Court. His early education in England, including Cambridge University and the Middle Temple, laid the foundation for his impactful legal career in India.
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