Bhupinder Nath Kirpal

Bhupinder Nath Kirpal (B. N. Kirpal) (born 8 November 1937) is a retired Indian judge who was the 31st Chief Justice of India, serving from 6 May 2002 until his retirement on 7 November 2002.

Early life and education His father, Amar Nath Kirpal, was a lawyer. He is an alumnus of The Modern School, New Delhi and St Stephens College, Delhi University.

By being Chief Justice of India, he also administered oath of office to 11th President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

After retirement as the Chief Justice of India, he was appointed the 1st Chairman of the National Forest Commission on 21 February 2003.

Personal life He was born in Lahore but shifted to Delhi after partition. He was married to late Aruna Kirpal (née Sachdev) and has three children. His son, Mr. Saurabh Kirpal, Senior Advocate of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, was on 11 November 2021 approved by the collegium of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India to be elevated as a Judge of the Delhi High Court.