CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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.

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

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans. As of August 27, 2022, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is the 49th Chief Justice of India.