The first Woman Chief Justice of High Court in India was _____________.

Leila Mukherii

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Leila Seth

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Fatima Bibi

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Ruma Pal

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Solution

The correct option is B Leila Seth
Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court and she became the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court on 5th August 1991.

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