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- ↑ Former Chief Justices of Patna High Court patnahighcourt.gov.in. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ↑ Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari sworn in as Chief Justice of Patna High Court NDTV
- ↑ Retired Judge - New PSHRC Chairperson Daily Pioneer