Who is the Chief Justice of India as on March 2022?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) NV Ramana

• As of March 2022, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was Justice N. V. Ramana.
• He served as the 48th Chief Justice of India and held the position from April 24, 2021, to August 26, 2022. Justice Ramana focused on judicial reforms, ensuring access to justice, and upholding the independence of the judiciary during his tenure.
  

Chief Justice of India (CJI):

• The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the head of the Supreme Court of India and the highest-ranking judicial officer in the country.
• The position plays a vital role in the administration of justice and is one of the most important positions in the Indian judicial system.
  

Appointment:

• ​The CJI is appointed by the President of India.
• The appointment is based on the recommendation of the President, following a convention where the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is usually appointed as CJI.
• The CJI holds office until the age of 65

Information Booster:

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit 

• 49th Chief Justice of India Served from August 27, 2022, to November 8, 2022 (74-day tenure).
  

Justice Ranjan Gogoi

• ​46th Chief Justice of India: Served from October 3, 2018, to November 17, 2019.

Justice DY Chandrachud:

• 50th Chief Justice of India: Assumed office on November 9, 2022, and will serve until November 10, 2024. v Union of India case