Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India

New Delhi: Justice Dipak Misra was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday.

President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to the newly appointed CJI at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

He has succeeded former Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar who demitted office earlier on Monday.

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Chief Justice Misra will preside over the top court for 13 months and six days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the newly appointed CJI.

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