V. N. Khare
Vishweshwar Nath Khare | |
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A. P. J. Kalam | |
Preceded by | Gopal Ballav Pattanaik |
Succeeded by | S. Rajendra Babu |
Personal details | |
Born | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India | 2 May 1939
Citizenship | India |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Allahabad |
Allahabad University | |
Vishweshwar Nath Khare is an Indian former Judge who served as the 33rd Chief Justice of India, from 19 December 2002 to 2 May 2004. He also served as the Chancellor of the Central University of Jharkhand from 2017 to 2023.[1] He was a judge of the Supreme Court of India from 21 March 1997 before he was elevated to the post of Chief Justice.
Early life
Khare was born in
Legal career
Khare started his career as an Advocate in the Allahabad High Court in 1961, where he practised on Civil, Writ and Revenue petitions.[citation needed] He was appointed Chief Standing Counsel for the Government of Uttar Pradesh. On 25 June 1983, he was appointed a Judge of the Allahabad High Court. In early 1996, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, from where he was elevated to the Supreme Court of India a year later.[citation needed]
Emergency
As an Advocate in 1975, Khare and his uncle, S. C. Khare, represented
Gujarat violence
During his tenure as the Chief Justice of India, Khare was confronted with the
In interviews to the media in 2004, Khare explained why he decided to transfer the
Post retirement
Since retiring as Chief Justice of India, Khare comments occasionally on national television and press on issues of
Criticism
Khare's comments on there being an appearance of
Judges should keep away from politics. Khare should know the difference between khare and khote (right and wrong). The state government was never a party to riots, nor was it a silent spectator. No commission of inquiry has indicted me. I am a victim of false propaganda by a section of the media. The million-dollar question is why did Khare make the remark only after retiring from office? Regarding my role in the riots, the people of Gujarat are the best judge and they have replied in a befitting manner.[9]
Awards and honors
Khare was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour in 2006.[11]
References
- ^ "The Central University of Jharkhand". cuj.ac.in. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Kuldip Nayar 1977. The judgment: Inside story of the emergency in India. Vikas Publishing House.
- ^ "National : I raised the image of judiciary: V.N. Khare". The Hindu. 2 May 2004. Archived from the original on 24 June 2004. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Khare vote for truth". The Telegraph. 3 May 2004. Archived from the original on 29 May 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "As a judge, my job is to wipe tears". Rediff. 19 May 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "I would have lodged an FIR against Narendra Modi on charges of genocide and manslaughter". HardNews. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Justice after Jessica Lall". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Justice V.N.Khare". Cuj.ac.in. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Modi on retired CJI Khare's comments". Sify. 5 May 2004. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Justice Khare's remarks irk Gujarat CM". The Times of India. 3 May 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "V. N. Khare". Supremecourtofindia.nic.in. Retrieved 6 October 2014.