CJI JS Khehar recommends Justice Dipak Misra as his successor

26 July, 2017:

Justice JS Khehar retires on 27th August this year.

For the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India, CJI JS Khehar has named Justice Dipak Misra as his successor.

As per the laid down procedure, the Law Minister writes to the CJI seeking his recommendation on who should be his successor.

Now, the Chief Justice of India has replied, recommending the name of Justice Misra.

Memorandum of procedure is a document which guides appointment, transfer & elevation of judges of the SC & the 24 high courts, states that appointment to the office of the CJI should be of the senior most judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office.

Justice Dipak Mishra (63) is the senior-most judge of the Apex Court after Justice Khehar.

Justice Dipak Misra will retire on 2nd October 2018.