H. K. Sema | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Supreme Court of India | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Judge of the Gauhati High Court,Kohima Bench | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1943 Nagaland,India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Alma mater | St Joseph's College,Darjeeling (1967) Government Law College,Mumbai (1970) |
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