New Delhi: Justice UU Lalit will be the new Chief Justice (CJI) of the country. His name was formally announced as CJI on Wednesday. Lalit will be the 49th CJI of the country. Let us tell you that a few days ago, Chief Justice NV Ramana had recommended the name of Justice UU Lalit to the Law Ministry for the next Chief Justice of the country.
Earlier, the Law Minister had written a letter to CJI Ramana asking who is his successor. CJI Ramana is retiring on 26 August. Justice Lalit will take oath as the 49th CJI on August 27. His tenure will be only 74 days.
As CJI, Justice Lalit will head the collegium, which will include Justice Chandrachud, Justice Kaul, Justice Nazir and Justice Indira Banerjee.
With Justice Banerjee retiring on September 23, Justice KM Joseph will enter the collegium. Justice Lalit will retire as CJI on November 8. After this, Justice Chandrachud will be appointed as the 50th CJI.
