H. K. Sema | |
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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 | Nagaland,India | 1 June 1943
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Alma mater | St Joseph's College,Darjeeling (1967) Government Law College,Mumbai (1970) |
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