About Eric Weston
Eric Weston was an English judge and lawyer.
Sir Eric Weston (8 December 1892 – 20 October 1976) was a British civil servant and judge. He was an Indian Civil Service officer. He was the third Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Biography Weston was born in South Shields, County Durham. He attended South Shields High School and St John's College, Cambridge, receiving a B.A. in mathematics from Cambridge University in 1914. He then went on to join the Indian Civil Service, completing the entrance exam in 1915.
He is chiefly notable for being the very first british Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He served as a judge of Bombay High Court from 1943 to 1950. From 1950 to 1952, he was the third Chief Justice of the Punjab High Court from 1950 to 1952, when he retired. He was knighted in 1954.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Weston?
British-Indian civil servant and judge
When was Eric Weston born?
Eric Weston was born in London.
When did Eric Weston die?
Eric Weston died on 20 October 1976.
What was Eric Weston's occupation?
Eric Weston was a judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Eric Weston?
Eric Weston was English.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Weston. https://biography.guide/eric-weston/
MLA: "Eric Weston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-weston/.
Chicago: "Eric Weston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-weston/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC