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How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?
The Chief Justice of India  is the highest-ranking judge in the Supreme Court of India, and thus holds the highest judicial position in India. As well as presiding in the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice also head its administrative functions.
The current 39th Chief Justice is Altamas Kabir, was appointed to this position on the 29th of September 2012, by his excellency the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.
As the chief judge, the Chief Justice is responsible for the allocation of cases and appointment of constitutional benches which deal with important matters of law.
On the administrative side, the Chief Justice carries out the following functions:
  •     Maintenance of the roster;
  •     Appointment of court officials;
  •     General and miscellaneous matters relating to the supervision and functioning of the Supreme Court.


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