Know five interesting facts about CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Justice Ranjan Gogoi was Wednesday sworn in as the 46th Chief Justice of India. Here are five an amazing facts about him.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 3 October 2018, 12:25 PM IST

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