Early Judicial Career
In January, 1952 he was nominated by Sir Eric Weston, Chief Justice of Punjab, as District and Sessions Judge. This was "an uncommon appointment.... it had long been the practice to appoint only from the civil service". He served in the district courts at Ferozepur, and then Ambala.
He became known for his decision convicting India's leading industrialist Ram Kishan Dalmia for corruption. Dalmia was to serve several years in Tihar Jail.
He moved as District and Sessions Judge, Delhi until he was appointed Judge of Punjab High Court in 1962. On the formation of the Delhi High Court, he joined the bench as one of its first judges. He conducted the inquiry into corruption charges against Biju Patnaik and other Ministers in Orissa. While some of the charges were found true, Biju himself was absolved. He served as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court from 1969 till September, 1971 when he was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court.
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