UU Lalit Swears In As 49th Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn into his role as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Saturday, 27 August.

President Murmu administered the oath of office at the swearing-in ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Lalit had been appointed as the CJI by the President on Wednesday, 10 August, and is succeeding Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, who retired on 26 August.

Lalit will have a short tenure of two and a half months as CJI as he is due to retire on 8 November 2022.