Question
Download Solution PDFWho took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India in August 2022?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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
- Ajay Kumar Sood is an Indian physicist, and researcher and is serving as the 4th Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
- 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.
- Sanjeev Kapoor is an Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality.
Last updated on Jul 7, 2025
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