When India's Vice-President quit mid-term and CJI had to fill in as President
In 1969, Vice-President VV Giri's resignation to run for the President's post, after President Zakir Hussain's death, created a rare situation. With both top offices vacant, Chief Justice of India, M Hidayatullah, had to step in as the acting President for over a month. The CJI, as the acting President, also hosted US President Nixon.
In 1969, Vice-President VV Giri's resignation to run for the President's post, after President Zakir Hussain's death, created a rare situation. With both top offices vacant, Chief Justice of India, M Hidayatullah, had to step in as the acting President for over a month. The CJI, as the acting President, also hosted US President Nixon.
