Former Chief Justice of India Justice Altamas Kabir (Express Photo) Former Chief Justice of India Justice Altamas Kabir (Express Photo)Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir is in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, according to PTI. Justice Kabir, who has been suffering from prolonged illness, is reportedly on life support. The 39th Chief Justice of India, Kabir held office from September 29, 2012 till his retirement on July 18, 2013. Watch What Else Is Making News“He is on a life support system since his condition is very critical,” former Supreme Court judge Ashok Ganguly told PTI. Kabir allegedly delayed Bhattacharya’s appointment in a tit-for-tat against the latter blocking his sister’s elevation to Calcutta High Court.

Source: Indian Express February 19, 2017 09:22 UTC