Kulada Charan Das Gupta was born in a Bengali middle class family of Kalia village (presently in Bangladesh) in British India.
He was promoted as District and Session Judge in 1934 but took leave for higher study in Law.
In 1938 Das Gupta returned to England and was called to the Bar from Gray's Inn.
He became the judge of Calcutta High Court since 1948 and elevated to the post Chief Justice in 1958.
[2][3] In October, 1958 Das Gupta became the Chairman, Commission to enquire into Monopolies and Concentration of Wealth.