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

DNA Monday, 11 November 2024
The outgoing CJI, Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud, retired on Sunday, making way for Justice Khanna, who will serve a six-month tenure as the Chief Justice.
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Takes Over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a Short Tenure of Six Months 03:21

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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