Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir passes away
Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir (68) passed away in Kolkata on Sunday after prolonged illness. Starting his legal career as an advocate in 1973, Kabir served as India's 39th Chief Justice from September 2012 to July 2013. He also served as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in 2005, before being elevated to the Supreme Court.