Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as 45th CJI, Kovind administers oath of office
Justice Misra, 64, assumes office following the retirement of Justice J S Khehar on Sunday
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Justice Dipak Misra takes oath as the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Photo: ANI
Justice Dipak Misra was on Monday sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India.
At a brief ceremony in the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Ramnath Kovind administered the oath of office to Misra.
Justice Misra, 64, assumes office following the retirement of Justice J S Khehar yesterday.
Justice Misra will remain in office till October 2, 2018.
As per the established practice, Justice Khehar had named Misra as the next CJI last month.
At a brief ceremony in the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan, President Ramnath Kovind administered the oath of office to Misra.
Justice Misra, 64, assumes office following the retirement of Justice J S Khehar yesterday.
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Justice Misra will remain in office till October 2, 2018.
As per the established practice, Justice Khehar had named Misra as the next CJI last month.
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First Published: Aug 28 2017 | 9:56 AM IST