Justice Dipak Misra, a native of Cuttack city, would be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) in New Delhi on Monday. He would be administered oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind.
People of the State in general and residents of Cuttack in particular have all reasons to be happy as Justice Misra is the third Odia to become Chief Justice of India after his uncle Justice Ranganath Misra and Justice Gopal Ballav Patnaik. Justice Patnaik is also a resident of Cuttack city.
Justice Misra, born on October 3, 1953, would take over as the 45th Chief Justice of India, succeeding the Justice JS Khehar. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, he was Chief Justice of the Patna and Delhi High Courts.