Multiple choice

Which one of the following Chief Justices of India had the opportuniy to act as the President of India?

  1. Justice Mehar Chand Mahalan

  2. Justice P.B Gajendeagadkar

  3. Justice M. Hidayatulla

  4. Justice P.N Bhagawati
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Explanation

Justice M. Hidayatulla served as Acting President of India in 1969 when the then President Zakir Hussain died in office and Vice President V.V. Giri resigned to contest presidential elections. As the Chief Justice of India at the time, he performed the duties of President until a new President was elected.

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