The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on 23 November, sources told PTI.

The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI.

According to the memorandum of procedure, a set of documents that guides the appointment, transfer, and elevation of SC and HC judges, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, considered fit to hold the office, should be appointed to the office of the Chief Justice of India.

The Union law minister would, “at the appropriate time”, seek the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice of India for the appointment of his successor

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