M. H. Kania
Madhukar Hiralal Kania | |
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| 23rd Chief Justice of India | |
| In office 13 December 1991 – 17 November 1992 | |
| Appointed by | Ramaswamy Venkataraman |
| Preceded by | K.N. Singh |
| Succeeded by | L.M. Sharma |
| Judge of Supreme Court of India | |
| In office 1 May 1987 – 12 December 1991 | |
| Nominated by | R. S. Pathak |
| Appointed by | Zail Singh |
| 24th Chief Justice of Bombay High Court | |
| In office 23 June 1986 – 30 April 1987 | |
| Nominated by | P. N. Bhagwati |
| Appointed by | Zail Singh |
| Preceded by | Konda Madhava Reddy |
| Succeeded by | Chittatosh Mookerjee |
| Judge of Bombay High Court | |
| In office 4 November 1969 – 22 June 1986 | |
| Nominated by | Mohammad Hidayatullah |
| Appointed by | V. V. Giri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1927 |
| Died | 1 February 2016 (aged 88) |
| Spouse | Rupa Kania |
| Relations | H. J. Kania (Uncle) |
| Education | B.A.(Hons.), LL.B. |
| Alma mater | Government Law College, Mumbai |
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Madhukar Hiralal "M. H." Kania (18 November 1927 – 1 February 2016) was an Indian judge who became the 23rd Chief Justice of India, serving from 13 December 1991 until his retirement on 17 November 1992. He was born in Bombay. His uncle, Sir Harilal Jekisundas Kania, was the first Chief Justice of India. As Chief Justice of India, he administered the oath of office to the 9th President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma.