Away in China for a week, CJI to resume today, set for a hectic spell

Sunday, 27 April 2025
In an unprecedented move, CJI Sanjiv Khanna's week-long absence for an SCO conference in China has raised eyebrows among fellow Chief Justices, contrasting with past practices. Upon his return, he faces crucial decisions before his retirement on May 13, including the Waqf Act amendment and the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma.

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