Chief Justice UU Lalit Recommends Justice DY Chandrachud As His Successor

Chief Justice of India UU Lalit has recommended Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor for the top judicial post amid a whirlwind of developments over the appointments of judges in the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Lalit, who retires on November 8, has handed over the letter of recommendation to Justice Chandrachud.

The Law ministry had on October 9 written to the Chief Justice seeking his recommendation for the top post.