Chief Justice T S Thakur unwell; undergoes check-up at hospital

September 22, 2016 17:38

Chief Justice of India T S Thakur today underwent a check-up at a heart hospital in south Delhi.

Hospital sources, however, said, "he was fine and it was just a routine check-up."

64-year-old Thakur did not attend court today.

"The CJI visited the hospital earlier in the day. He has been coming to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute for medical check-ups for the past couple of years, and today's visit was also a regular visit. He is doing fine and has returned home. There is nothing to worry about," a source said.

Thakur is the 43rd Chief Justice of India and due to to retire on January 4 next year.

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