The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
About appointment of CJI
- The senior-most Supreme Court judge, considered fit for the role, is usually appointed as CJI on the recommendation of the outgoing CJI.
- This convention was breached in 1964, 1973, and 1977.
- The Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs seeks this recommendation, which is then sent to the Prime Minister, who advises the President on the appointment.
- Under Article 124 (2), every Judge of the SC be appointed by the President and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 year.
Key Role of CJI
- First amongst the equals: SC in the State of Rajasthan v Prakash Chand (1997) ruled that the CJI is the head of the judiciary and holds a leadership position, they do not hold any superior judicial authority over the other Supreme Court judges.
- Master of the Roster: It is the exclusive power of the CJI to constitute Benches (including Constitution benches), to hear cases
- Head of Collegium: CJI heads the Collegium for judicial appointments and transfers in the higher judiciary.
- Appointment officers and servants of SC: It shall be made by the CJI or such other Judge or officer of the Court as he may direct (Article 146).
About Collegium
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