Chief Justice of India

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) also heads their administrative functions.

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.

In accordance with Article 145 of the Constitution of India and the Supreme Court Rules of Procedure of 1966, the chief justice allocates all work to the other judges who are bound to refer the matter back to him or her (for re-allocation) in any case where they require it to be looked into by a larger bench of more judges.

Appointed by : President of India

Term length : Until the age of 65

Residence : 6, Krishna Menon Marg, Sunehri B

First holder : H. J. Kania (1950–1951)‎

Salary : ₹280,000 (US$3,900) (per month)

The 48th and present chief justice (CJI) is N. V. Ramana.

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List of Chief Justice of India