Dipak Misra is an Indian jurist who served as the 45th Chief Justice of India from August 2017 to November 2018. He was born on October 3, 1953, in Odisha, India, and completed his law degree from the University of Delhi. Misra has held various positions in the Indian judiciary, including serving as a judge in the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi. During his tenure as Chief Justice, Misra presided over several significant cases, including those related to constitutional law and human rights. He is known for his contributions to legal reforms and his efforts to improve the efficiency of the judicial system in India.