Who was the first jurist from Uttarakhand to serve as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India ?

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia
Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant
Justice M.M. Ghildiyal
Justice V.K. Bisht

The correct answer is (b) Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant.

Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant was born on 15 August 1944 in Almora, Uttarakhand. He was educated at the University of Allahabad, where he obtained a degree in law. He then joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and served in various capacities in the government of Uttar Pradesh. In 1983, he was appointed as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. He served in that position for 15 years, before being elevated to the Supreme Court of India in 1998. He retired from the Supreme Court in 2011.

Justice Pant was a highly respected jurist. He was known for his scholarship, his integrity, and his commitment to justice. He was also a strong advocate for the rights of the poor and the marginalized. He was a member of the National Human Rights Commission and the Law Commission of India. He also served as the chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

Justice Pant was a towering figure in the legal profession. He was a role model for many young lawyers. He was a true patriot who dedicated his life to the service of the nation. He will be remembered for his contributions to the law and to the development of India.

The other options are incorrect.

(a) Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is a judge of the Allahabad High Court. He was appointed as a judge of the high court in 2016.

(c) Justice M.M. Ghildiyal is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court in 2002 and retired in 2012.

(d) Justice V.K. Bisht is a retired judge of the Allahabad High Court. He was appointed as a judge of the high court in 1998 and retired in 2013.

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