Anuja Ravindra Dhir

Anuja Dhir becomes first non-white circuit judge at Old Bailey

Question: Recently, Anuja Ravindra Dhir became the first black judge in the court of which country?
(a) America
(b) Canada
(c) UK
(d) Mexico
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-

  • In April, 2017, an Indian ancestry, Anuja Ravindra Dhir became the first black judge of London’s Old Bailey Court.
  • At the same time, she became the youngest circuit judge in the court.
  • She was born in Dundee, Scotland. She is the child of Indian immigrant couple.

Related Links:-
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2017/apr/08/anuja-dhir-becomes-first-non-white-circuit-judge-at-old-bailey
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-39537439
http://naidunia.jagran.com/world-woman-of-indian-origin-becomes-first-black-judge-in-london-court-1094739