Justice B.P. Sinha

Shri Nathji’s devotee Justice B.P. Sinha was a friend of Justice Raghubar Dayal. He used to visit Shri Nathji’s residence at Mussoorie frequently and listen to His sermons with rapt attention. Once when Shri Mathji was at Mall Road when Justice Sinha happened to be passing by. He had an umbrella in his hand and he rushed towards Shri Nathji with it. But much before he could reach Shri Nathji a Youthful shopkeeper caught up with Shri Nathji and placed his umbrella over His head. Justice Sinha was dejected as his old age had robbed him of his opportunity to serve Shri Nathji. For a while Shri Nathji took shelter in a shop and then decided to proceed home to Savitri Nivas. Justice B.P. Sinha took this opportunity and prayed that he be allowed to walk Shri Nathji home. It was thus that he held umbrella over Shri Nathji. Reference of Justice B.P. Sinha’s association with Shri Nathji is given in the Mahagranth, God Incarnate on page - 858

Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha of Shahabad (now Bhojpur), Bihar was born on February 1, 1899, date of death and was the 6thChief Justice of India from October 1, 1959 - January 31, 1964. He also served as the president of the Bharat Scouts and Guides from April 1965 to February 1967.

Sinha was awarded B.A. (Hons) M.A., B.L. He was educated at the Arrah Zila School, Patna College and Patna Law College. He topped the list of successful candidates at the B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. Examinations of the Patna University in 1919 and 1921 respectively. He was Srimati Radhika Sinha Gold Medalist for standing first in History. Following the tenures  of his professional career in various capacities -

    Assistant Advocate, Patna High Court, 1922–27

    He worked as an advocate, Patna High Court,  1927–35

    Lecturer, Government Law College, Patna, 1926–35

    Member, Senate of the Faculty of Law and of the Board of Examiners in Law,    Patna University

    Member, Court of the Benaras Hindu University

    Government Pleader 1935–1939

    Assistant Government Advocate, 1940–42

    Judge, Patna High Court, 1943–51

    Chief Justice, Nagpur High Court 1951–54

    Judge, Supreme Court, December 1954 – September 30, 1959

    Chief Justice of India, October 1959 - January 1964, Retired on January 31, 1964.