This Article is From Aug 28, 2017

Justice Dipak Misra Sworn In As Chief Justice Of India

Justice Dipak Misra has delivered a number of important judgments like the confirming of death penalty in the Nirbhaya gang-rape case.

Justice Dipak Misra Sworn In As Chief Justice Of India

Justice Dipak Misra has 14 months tenure as Chief Justice of India. He will retire in October 2018.

New Delhi: Justice Dipak Misra was sworn in today as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Justice Misra was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind. 

He has succeeded Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar who demitted office earlier on Monday. 

Chief Justice Misra will preside over the top court for 13 months and six days. 
 
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