Justice H.L. Dattu sworn in chief justice of India

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Justice H.L. Dattu was on Sunday sworn in as the chief justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukharjee.

He is the 42nd chief justice of India and will be at the helm of the Indian judiciary till Dec 2, 2015. He succeeds Chief Justice R.M. Lodha who demitted office on Sep 27.