Justice P.N. Bhagwati Introduction- Justice PrafullachandraNatwarlalBhagwati was the 17th Chief Justice of India. He was appointed as the Chief Justice by the then President GianiZail Singh for a duration of 15 months, i.e. from 12th July 1985- 20th December 1986. He succeeded the 16th and the longest serving Chief Justice of India till date, i.e.