Justice Dipak Misra is a prominent Indian jurist who served as the 45th Chief Justice of India from August 2017 to August 2018. He was born on October 3, 1953, in Odisha, India, and began his legal career in 1977. Over the years, he held various important positions in the Indian judiciary, including serving as a judge in the Supreme Court of India. During his tenure, Justice Misra was involved in several landmark judgments, including those related to privacy rights and decriminalization of homosexuality. He played a significant role in shaping Indian law and was known for his commitment to justice and legal reform.