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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The correct answer is Hima Kohli.

Key Points

Hima Kohli was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on 31 August 2021.
She became the first woman Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court on 7 January 2021.
Hima Kohli is the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India.
She bid farewell to the Supreme Court in August 2024 after a distinguished career.

Additional Information

Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial court in India and the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.
High Courts: Each state in India has its own High Court, which is the principal civil court of original jurisdiction in the state.
Elevated to the Supreme Court: Refers to the process of appointing a judge from a lower court to the Supreme Court.
Judicial Appointments: In India, judges are appointed through a collegium system involving the Chief Justice of India and a forum of four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
Role of Chief Justice: The Chief Justice heads the judiciary of the state and is responsible for the administration of the court and the appointment of its judges.