SC steps in
The court’s decision to take custody of the entire election record, including ballot papers and videography of the electoral process, is a decisive move toward unravelling the truth behind the alleged vote tampering.
Justice Dipak Misra was sworn in on Monday as the 45th Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Justice Misra was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind.
He has succeeded Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar who demitted office earlier on Monday.
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Chief Justice Misra will preside over the top court for 13 months and six days.
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