Seth Leila Vedic birth chart profile
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Seth Leila

★ October 20, 1930 · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Moon Sign
Virgo
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Hasta
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Mars / Saturn · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026
LawPoliticsLeadership RolesDestiny Number 8Soul Number 4Personality Number 4Kabbalah Number 3Heart disease/attack
Biography

Who is Seth Leila?

Indian lawyer and politician who became the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court on 5 August 1991. Leila Seth was the first woman to top the London Bar exam in 1958. She joined the bar in 1959. In the same year she also graduated as an IAS officer. When in India, she was a junior to Ashoke Kumar Sen when she used to practise during his absence from the central cabinet of India. She handled a large number of Tax matters (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Excise and Customs), Civil, Company and Criminal cases as also Matrimonial suits and writ petitions. In 1978, she was appointed as the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh. She died after suffering a cardio-respiratory attack on the night of 5 May 2017 at her residence in Noida, aged 86, survived by her husband, two sons and a daughter. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: May 24, 2026

Seth Leila (Leila Seth) – Public Profile

Public name variants: Seth Leila, Leila Seth.

Basic biography

Born on October 20, 1930, in Lucknow, India. Leila Seth was a distinguished Indian judge and a pioneer for women in the Indian judiciary. She became the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, marking a historic milestone in India's legal history.

Career highlights

  • Judicial service in India, rising through the ranks to hold senior posts in the Delhi judiciary.
  • Appointed Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, where she broke ground for gender equality in the legal profession.

Notable works and influence

Leila Seth contributed to legal thought and public discourse on law, gender equality, and governance. She authored writings and participated in discussions that highlighted the experiences of women in the judiciary and the broader legal system. Her career is frequently cited in conversations about judicial reform and women's representation in law.

News & media

Public coverage recognizes her as a pioneering figure in Indian jurisprudence. In 2017, obituaries and retrospectives highlighted her trailblazing role as a woman holding a senior position in the judiciary and her lasting impact on legal history.

Social media and public profiles

There are no widely verified official social media accounts for Leila Seth. Public information about her is primarily found through traditional media, encyclopedic entries, and biographies.

Recent projects and legacy

Since her passing, discussions of Leila Seth focus on her legacy in promoting gender equality in the legal profession, mentoring future jurists, and shaping public understanding of the judiciary. Her writings and public appearances continue to be referenced in legal histories and studies on women in law.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Seth Leila's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Seth Leila's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Seth Leila running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Seth Leila is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Aug 21, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 25, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026
Venus / Mars / Jupiter
NOWAug 21, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
Venus / Mars / Saturn
NEXTOct 27, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Venus / Mars / Mercury
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What do Seth Leila's numerology numbers say?

Seth Leila's core numbers are Destiny 8, Soul Urge 4, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2017
Death
Death by Disease 5 May 2017 (Cardio-respiratory attack, age 86)
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