<p>The Union government on Friday asked incumbent Chief Justice of India U U Lalit to name his successor.</p>.<p>According to the convention, Justice D Y Chandrachud is next in line to become the CJI in order of seniority. He is likely to be named as the next CJI by Justice Lalit.</p>.<p>"As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges, today the Hon’ble Minister of Law and Justice sent a letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India for sending his recommendations for appointment of his successor," said a tweet from the Ministry of Law and Justice.</p>.<p>Current CJI Lalit is to superannuate on November 8 after his brief tenure of 74 days.</p>.<p>On appointment, Justice Chandrachud would become the 50th CJI. He would retire on November 10, 2024.</p>
<p>The Union government on Friday asked incumbent Chief Justice of India U U Lalit to name his successor.</p>.<p>According to the convention, Justice D Y Chandrachud is next in line to become the CJI in order of seniority. He is likely to be named as the next CJI by Justice Lalit.</p>.<p>"As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) on appointment of Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges, today the Hon’ble Minister of Law and Justice sent a letter to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India for sending his recommendations for appointment of his successor," said a tweet from the Ministry of Law and Justice.</p>.<p>Current CJI Lalit is to superannuate on November 8 after his brief tenure of 74 days.</p>.<p>On appointment, Justice Chandrachud would become the 50th CJI. He would retire on November 10, 2024.</p>
