Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today administered the oath of office to Justice Joymalya Bagchi, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, as a Supreme Court judge.
The oath-taking ceremony took place on the Supreme Court premises in the presence of other justices.
With Justice Bagchi’s appointment, the Supreme Court now has 33 judges against its sanctioned strength of 34.
He will serve on the top court for more than six years, during which he is also expected to assume the role of Chief Justice of India.
