Question

Who was the first female judge in a High Court of India?

• A. Fathima Beevi
• B. Leila Seth
• C. Anna Chandy
• D. Indu Malhotra

Hint:

Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, but Anna Chandy preceded her in the High Court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Historical context of women's entry into judiciary.
Women in Indian judiciary began gaining recognition during the mid-20th century. Step 2: Identifying the first female High Court judge.
Justice Anna Chandy was appointed as a judge to the Kerala High Court in 1959, making her the first woman judge in any Indian High Court.