Justice K.G. Balakrishnan

Justice K.G. Balakrishnan served as the Chief Justice of India from 2007 to 2010, and was the first person from the Scheduled Castes to hold this position. He is known for his dedication to social justice, judicial reforms, and improving access to justice for marginalized communities. Throughout his career, he emphasized transparency and took initiatives to make the legal system more accessible. His leadership helped strengthen India's judicial independence and focus on human rights issues, leaving a lasting impact on the Indian judiciary.