Justice Dipak Misra sworn-in as 45th Chief Justice of India

New Delhi: Senior most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Dipak Misra, who gave the controversial judgment on ‘national anthem’, was on Monday sworn-in as the 45th Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind at a brief function held at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan. 

He succeeds Justice J.S. Khehar who retired on Sunday. Justice Misra who hails from Odisha is known for his impeccable honesty, integrity, simplicity, frank views and comments. A scholar and erudite judge, he is proficient in Sanskrit, ancient history and literature and this is reflected in his anecdotes as an interlude during the course of hearing of sensitive cases.