Law ministry asks CJI UU Lalit to name his successor as he retires on November 8: Report
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The government has reportedly written to Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit to name his successor on Friday. The letter was sent this morning as a part of the procedure. The development comes as Justice Lalit retires as the CJI on November 8. Justice DY Chandrachud is the senior-most judge after the CJI. As per practice, the CJI names the senior-most judge as his or her successor.