Chief Justice India Before SA Bobde Explained
The question asks to identify the Chief Justice of India (CJI) who held the position immediately prior to the appointment of CJI S A Bobde.
Evaluating the Options for Previous CJI
- Ranjan Gogoi: Served as the 46th Chief Justice of India from October 3, 2018, to November 17, 2019.
- Kapil Sibal: A senior advocate and politician, never served as CJI.
- Salman Khurshid: A senior advocate and politician, never served as CJI.
- Arun Jaitley: A former Union Minister and senior advocate, never served as CJI.
Confirming Judicial Succession
Chief Justice S A Bobde assumed office on November 18, 2019. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi completed his term on November 17, 2019. Therefore, Ranjan Gogoi was the CJI immediately before S A Bobde.
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