Justice Sanjiv Khanna next CJ of India-takes over on November 11
Justice Sanjiv Khanna next CJ of India-takes over on November 11
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as next Chief Justice of India and he will take over on 11 November.
Justice Khanna, who as of now serves as the first puisne judge at the Supreme Court, is set to assume the position on November 11, following the retirement of the incumbent CJI, DY Chandrachud.
Notedly, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice DY Chandrachud shared a letter of recommendation naming Justice Sanjiv Khanna (L) as his successor.
The appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Justice of India was officially approved by the Union Government.
Currently, Justice Khanna serves as the first puisne judge at the Supreme Court.
Earlier CJI Chandrachud had recommended Justice Khanna’s name adhering to established norms for such appointments. This transition marks a significant moment in the Indian judiciary as Justice Khanna preps to helm and takes oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice D Y Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65.
Reportedly,Justice Chandrachud had taken over as the CJI on November 8, 2022.
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, announced the news via X (formerly Twitter), confirming the government’s endorsement of Justice Khanna’s appointment.
Meghwal’s post read
“In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, Hon’ble President, after consultation with Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge of the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice of India with effect from 11th November, 2024.”, Meghwal’s post read.
Justice Khanna will have a short tenure of 183 days, which is just little over six months. He would retire on May 13, 2025.
Notably, Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the nephew of former Supreme Court judge Hans Raj Khanna, who is known for his dissent in the landmark ADM Jabalpur case, reports Bar and Bench.
Khanna is also a former judge of Delhi High Court, also a position held by his father Dev Raj Khanna.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India after the retirement of current Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud.
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