Justice Bobde Sworn In As Chief Justice of India

New Delhi: Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been sworn in as the 47th Chief Justice of India today. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The swearing -in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Chief Justice Bobde will be in office for 17 months and will retire on April 23, 2021. He was chosen following the rule of seniority and his name was recommended by the outgoing Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

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