In August 2024, who bid farewell to the Supreme Court, became the first woman Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and was the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India?
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Correct answer: C
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The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Hima Kohli.
Justice Hima Kohli bid farewell to the Supreme Court of India in August 2024, marking the culmination of her tenure as a Supreme Court judge. She made history earlier in January 2021 by becoming the first woman Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. Elevated to the Supreme Court in August 2021, she was the ninth woman ever appointed to India’s highest court. Her career has been distinguished by advocacy for women’s rights, gender sensitivity reforms in the judiciary, and landmark judgments. Justice Kohli's contributions reflect both legal excellence and pioneering leadership.