Rajya Sabha Concludes Term of Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi with Mixed Parliamentary Record

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi completed his six-year term as a nominated Rajya Sabha member on March 16. The Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan praised his legal expertise, measured interventions, and understanding of legislative processes. Parliamentary records show Gogoi had 53% attendance, spoke once in debate, and did not submit questions or introduce bills. His nomination, six months after retirement, was the first for a former CJI, drawing some debate over propriety.