Who among the following was the 29th Indian Chief Justice?

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Correct Answer: Option D — Adarsh Sein Anand

Justice Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand served as the 29th Chief Justice of India (CJI) from October 10, 1998, until his retirement on November 1, 2001. He was known for his landmark judgments regarding human rights and custodial safety (most notably in the D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal case) and later served as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

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