A. R. Somanath Iyer | |
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Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court | |
In office 23 November 1969 –29 December 1969 | |
Preceded by | Nittoor Srinivasa Rau |
Succeeded by | M. Sadasivayya |
Advocate-General of Karnataka | |
In office 10 August 1950 –1954 | |
Acting Governor of Karnataka | |
In office 30 August 1969 –23 October 1969 | |
Preceded by | Gopal Swarup Pathak |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Profession | Lawyer,Judge |
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