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Detailed explanation-1: -Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment. Justice Lalit will assume charge on August 27, a day after Justice N.V. Ramana demits office as the CJI.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India. He succeeded Justice NV Ramana, who retired on August 26.

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

Detailed explanation-5: -Justice U U Lalit, who was elevated directly to the Supreme Court from the Bar in August 2014, has a short tenure and will hold office till November 8, 2022. Justice U U Lalit took oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Saturday.