CJI Chandrachud Nominates Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Successor
Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to become the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), following the recommendation by current CJI DY Chandrachud in a letter to the Union law ministry. Justice Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, will take over the position after Justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10, 2024.
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Why in the news? | Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to become the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) |
Recommendation | Recommended by current CJI DY Chandrachud in a letter to the Union law ministry |
Tenure Duration | Six months (from November 10, 2024 to May 13, 2025) |
Judicial Appointments | – Additional Judge, Delhi High Court (2005); Permanent Judge (2006) – Elevated to Supreme Court on January 18, 2019, without serving as a High Court Chief Justice |
Notable Cases | – Part of the bench that cleared the Central Vista Project – Key role in Constitutional decisions on Article 370 abrogation and electoral bonds scheme – Ruled that Article 19(1)(a) on free speech does not override right to life under Article 21 |
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