Leila Seth
Leila Seth (October 20, 1930 – May 5, 2016) was an Indian judge. She 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 August 5, 1991.[1] She retired from the court on October 20, 1992. Seth was born in Lucknow, British India.
Hon'ble Justice Leila Seth | |
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 Seth in 2011 | |
| 8th Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court | |
| In office 5 August 1991 – 20 October 1992 | |
| Preceded by | P. C. B. Menon |
| Succeeded by | Shashi Kant Seth |
| Judge, Delhi High Court | |
| In office 25 July 1978 – 4 August 1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1930 Lucknow, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 5 May 2017 (aged 86) Noida, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Prem Nath Seth |
| Occupation | Judge |
Seth died on May 5, 2017 at her home in Noida, India from cardio-respiratory arrest at the age of 86.[2]
Notes
- Seth, Leila. On Balance. New Delhi: Viking, 2003. ISBN 0-670-04988-3
- Seth, Vikram. Two Lives. HarperCollins, 2005. ISBN 0-06-059966-9