New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) The legal fraternity expressed grief over the demise of former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir at a hospital in Kolkata today, saying it was "very unfortunate" and a "sad loss". Kabir was appointed as the Chief Justice of India on September 29, 2012. Born on July 19, 1948, Kabir was enrolled as an advocate in 1973 and practised in the district court and the Calcutta High Court. He was appointed as a permanent judge in the Calcutta High Court on August 6, 1990. Seven years later, he was appointed as the 39th Chief Justice of India, a post he held for 292 days.

Source: India Today February 19, 2017 13:30 UTC