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Detailed explanation-1: -Uday Umesh Lalit (born 9 November 1957) is an Indian lawyer & former Supreme Court Judge, who served as the 49th Chief Justice of India. Previously, he has served as a judge of Supreme Court of India. Prior to his elevation as a judge, he practised as a senior counsel at the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-2: -Justice Uday Umesh Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India a day after Justice N V Ramana demitted office.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was on Saturday sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath during a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. As of August 27, 2022, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is the 49th Chief Justice of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud, who is completing his first month as the 50th top judge, will head successive combinations of the Supreme Court Collegium responsible for recommending 19 judicial appointments to the apex court till his retirement on November 11, 2024, well past the next General Elections.