CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India, is 34. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju announced Justice Datta’s elevation to the top court on Twitter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Governor of the State administers the Oath of office to the High Court Judges.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court shall, before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before the Governor of the State, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to him at a brief ceremony in court number 1 of the Supreme Court. Attended by the Supreme Court judges and lawyers, the oath ceremony was live-streamed.