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Download Solution PDFWho took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India in August 2022?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Uday Umesh Lalit.Key Points
- Justice Uday U Lalit is set to take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on August 27, 2022, with the incumbent, NV Ramana recommending the former as his successor.
- Lalit will have a short tenure of fewer than three months.
Important Points
- The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial court and the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India
- It is also the highest constitutional court, with the power of judicial review.
- India is a federal State and has a single and unified judicial system with a three-tier structure.
- The Indian constitution provides for a provision of the Supreme Court under Part V (The Union) and Chapter 6 (The Union Judiciary).
- Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers and procedures of the Supreme Court.
Additional Information
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- He is also the holder of 2 US and 5 Indian patents.
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh is an Indian politician and Member of Parliament representing Munger in the 17th Lok Sabha from Janata Dal.
- He is the National party president of JDU.
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