C. A. White Explained

Sir Charles Arnold White
Order1:Advocate-General of Madras Presidency
Term Start1:1898
Term End1:1899
Predecessor1:V. Bhashyam Aiyangar (acting)
Successor1:V. Bhashyam Aiyangar (acting)
Order2:Chief Justice of Madras High Court
Term Start2:1899
Term End2:1914
Predecessor2:Sir Arthur John Hammond Collins
Successor2:Sir John Edward Power Wallis
Birth Date:1858
Death Date:6 September 1931
Alma Mater:New College, Oxford
Profession:Advocate-General
Chief Justice

Sir Charles Arnold White (1858 – 6 September 1931) was a British lawyer who served as the Advocate-General of Madras Presidency from 1898 to 1899 and as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court from 1899 to 1914.

Early life and education

White was born in 1858 to Thomas John White of Bowdon, Cheshire and educated at New College, Oxford from where he completed his graduation in 1881. White was called to the bar in 1883.

Career

White served as the Advocate-General of the Madras Presidency and ex-officio member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1898 to 1899. He resigned in 1899 following his appointment as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court. In 1914, White was appointed to the Council of India. He also served as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Madras.[1]

Honours

White was made a Knight Bachelor in 1900.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Vice Chancellors. University of Madras.