Justice Bobde was sworn in as the 47th CJI in November 2019, succeeding Justice (retired) Ranjan Gogoi. He has been part of several key cases, including the historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Who is Judge of Supreme Court?
List of Judges ordered by seniority
| Sr. No. | Name | Date of Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N. V. Ramana (Chief Justice of India) | 17 February 2014 (7 years, 97 days) |
| 2 | Rohinton Fali Nariman | 7 July 2014 (6 years, 322 days) |
| 3 | Uday U. Lalit | 13 August 2014 (6 years, 285 days) |
| 4 | Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar | 13 May 2016 (5 years, 12 days) |
Who is Supreme Court judge 2020?
Four new judges were appointed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, taking its strength to 34, the highest-ever. Justices Krishna Murari, SR Bhat, V Ramasubramanian and Hrishikesh Roy were appointed as judges of the top court. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their names to the government last month.
How many judges are in Supreme Court?
Ravi Shankar Prasad. The Bill amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. The Act fixes the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court at 30 judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India). The Bill increases this number from 30 to 33.