New Chief Justice of India

Justice D Y Chandrachud

Justice D Y Chandrachud was appointed as 50th CJI ( Chief Justice of Inida) 

Justice D Y Chandrachud

He will take oath on November 9.  Hon'ble President appoints him and he will take oath on November 9.

Current Chief Justice

Current chief justice, Justice U U Lalit had recommended D Y Chandrachud as his successor. He will retire on November 8.

Interesting fact 

Justice  D Y Chandrachud will be in  office for two years. His father had also served CJI for over 7 years.

Interesting fact 

D Y Chandrachud is a law graduate from Delhi University and have obtained LL.M degree and a dr. of juridical science from Harvard Law School.

Interesting fact 

He practised law at SC ( Supreme Court) and bombay High Court and was designated a senior advocate by the Bombay High Court.