Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Monday, 11 November 2024
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries were present. Justice Khanna, succeeding former CJI D Y Chandrachud, will serve a six-month term until May 1, 2025.

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On November 11, 2024, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. His appointment marks a new chapter for India's judiciary, but his tenure will be brief, lasting only six months until his retirement on May 13, 2025. With a distinguished...

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