NEW DELHI, Mar 24: Chief Justice of India Justice SA Bobde has recommended senior-most Supreme Court Judge Justice N V Ramana as his successor in keeping with convention and norms of seniority, according to sources today.
The CJI’s recommendation to the Union Government also came on the day when the Supreme Court made public its decision to dismiss a complaint of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy against Justice Ramana after giving the matter “due consideration”.
Justice Bobde, who is due to retire on April 23, has sent the recommendation to the Law and Justice Ministry, and handed over a copy to Justice Ramana, the sources said.
As per norms, a written communication from the incumbent Chief Justice is sent a month before his retirement.
If the recommendation is approved by the Government, Justice Ramana will take charge as the 48th Chief Justice of India on April 24. Justice Ramana is due to retire on August 26, 2022. (PTI)
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