S. Rajendra Babu facts for kids
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Justice S. Rajendra Babu
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In 2004
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| 34th Chief Justice of India | |
| In office 2 May 2004 – 1 June 2004 |
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| Appointed by | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Preceded by | V. N. Khare |
| Succeeded by | Ramesh Chandra Lahoti |
| Chairman National Human Rights Commission | |
| In office 2 April 2007 – 31 May 2009 |
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| Born | 1 June 1939 |
| Nationality | Indian |
S. Rajendra Babu was a very important judge in India. He was the 34th person to hold the top job, called the Chief Justice of India. He also led the National Human Rights Commission, which helps protect people's rights.
Early Life and Education
S. Rajendra Babu was born in Bangalore, India, on June 1, 1939. He studied law at Raja Lakhamagouda Law College. This college is part of Karnataka University.
A Career in Law
In February 1988, Babu became a permanent judge. He worked at the Karnataka High Court. Later, on September 25, 1997, he was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of India. This is the highest court in India.
On May 2, 2004, he became the Chief Justice of India. He was the 34th person to hold this important position. His time as Chief Justice was short. He retired on June 1, 2004, when he turned 65 years old.
During his time at the Supreme Court, Babu made many important decisions. These decisions covered different areas of law. This included laws about people's rights, crimes, and the environment. He wrote 426 judgments while serving on the Supreme Court.
After being Chief Justice, Babu led the National Human Rights Commission. He started this role on April 2, 2007. He worked there until May 31, 2009. He was the fifth person to be the chairperson of this commission.
After Being a Judge
In 2014, Babu worked as a professor. He held the ICICI Chair at the National Law School of India University. He is also very interested in Vedanta, a type of philosophy. For over 25 years, he has helped train people in community health work. He does this as the President of the International Nursing Services Association.
Awards and Recognition
In 2005, Babu received a special honor. His old university, Karnataka University, gave him an honorary doctorate. This is a high academic award.
