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Published on: 17 May 2023 at 11:04 IST
Senior advocate K V Viswanathan, who has been recommended by the collegium for a judgeship in the Supreme Court, is expected to assume the position of the 58th Chief Justice of India in August 2030. However, this appointment for a tenure of over nine months is subject to approval from the Centre.
According to the available information, Senior advocate K V Viswanathan, whose name has been recommended by the Collegium for judgeship in the Supreme Court, is expected to assume the esteemed position of the 58th Chief Justice of India (CJI) in August 2030. If approved by the Centre, Viswanathan will hold this role for a period of over nine months.
The recommendation was made by the collegium, which is headed by the current CJI, D Y Chandrachud.
In order to restore the Supreme Court to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the CJI, the collegium recommended two names: Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and K V Viswanathan. The recent retirement of Justice MR Shah and Justice Dinesh Maheshwari has resulted in the top court’s current strength being reduced to 32 judges.
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