Correct option is D
Justice N V Ramana was the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI), serving from April 24, 2021, to August 26, 2022. He succeeded Justice S A Bobde. He is known for his significant rulings and efforts to reform judicial processes.
Information Booster:
- Appointment: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India.
- Tenure: No fixed term; retirement age is 65.
- First CJI: Harilal Jekisundas Kania (1950).
- Functions: Presides over the Supreme Court and advises the President on judicial matters.
- Successor: Justice U U Lalit succeeded Justice Ramana.
Additional Knowledge:
- Option (a) Tushar Mehta: Current Solicitor General of India.
- Option (b) Ranjan Gogoi: 46th CJI, served from 2018 to 2019.
- Option (c) KK Venugopal: Former Attorney General of India.