When President Zakir Hussain died in office, the VicePresident VV Giri, acted as the President. However, Mr.Giri resigned as the Vice President. Then the ChiefJustice Hidayatullah became the acting President ofIndia. The most senior judge of the Supreme Courtbecame the acting Chief Justice of India. When thenewly elected President took office a month later, JusticeHidayatullah again became the Chief Justice of India