Career
He began his legal career in 1955, and was appointed as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court in December-1982. In October 1989, he was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India, and became Chief Justice of India in January-1998. He is famous for his work in initiating the Punchhi commission which deals with matters pertaining to the CentreState relations in India.
He is a resident of Chandigarh.
