Deviating from the tradition of the CJI going to the most senior Supreme Court judge’s chamber to hand over a copy of the recommendation letter he sends to the Union government, CJI Lalit created a new tradition by handing over the letter recommending Justice Chandrachud’s name in presence of all judges. CJI Lalit retires on November 8.Deviating from the tradition of the CJI going to the most senior Supreme Court judge’s chamber to hand over a copy of the recommendation letter he sends to the Union government, CJI Lalit created a new tradition by handing over the letter recommending Justice Chandrachud’s name in presence of all judges. CJI Lalit retires on November 8.