Justice NV Ramana, appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India, hails from which of the following states?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Andhra Pradesh.
Justice NV Ramana, appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India, hails from Ponnavaram Village, Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh and is a first-generation lawyer.
- He is the second CJI from the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- He was appointed as a permanent Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on June 27, 2000. He functioned as Acting Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court from March 10, 2013 to May 20, 2013.
- Appointment of acting Chief Justice is to be made by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution.