Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Appointed The 50th Chief Justice Of India

On October 17, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju announced

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President Droupadi Murmu had appointed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to be India's 50th Chief Justice of India

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When Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, the current CJI, retires at age 65

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he will be replaced by Justice Chandrachud

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who will take the oath of office the following day

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Justice Chandrachud will serve as CJI for two years

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His last day in office will be November 10, 2024.

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