HC Deb 17 November 1930 vol 245 cc6-7
6. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for India the number of vakils who are at present serving as High Court Judges in India; and whether it has been the custom during the last 12 months for vakils to act temporarily as Chief Justices?

Mr. BENN

There are [...] 13 vakil or pleader judges[...] he Indian High Courts. No vakil has been appointed to act as a Chief Justice during the last 12 months.

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