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Detailed explanation-1: -Justice D Y Chandrachud took charge as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. The senior-most judge of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is set to serve as CJI for a period of two years, succeeding Uday Umesh Lalit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Succeeding the CJI UU Lalit, Justice DY Chandrachud administered oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. He was administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justice DY Chandrachud will be the next Chief Justice.

Detailed explanation-4: -He is the executive chairman of National Legal Services Authority. On 17 October 2022, he was appointed as chief justice of India after the retirement of then chief justice, Uday Umesh Lalit. He was sworn in as the 50th chief justice of India on 9 November 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chief Justice of India List (1950-2023) Who is serving the Office of Chief Justice Of India (CJI) currently? Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of India on 9th November 2022.