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

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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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Published on November 11, 2024 -  03:21
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Takes Over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a Short Tenure of Six Months
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 career spanning over two decades, Justice Khanna has presided over high-profile cases and is known for his progressive legal approach. In this video, we explore who Justice Sanjiv Khanna is, his contributions to the Indian judiciary, and what his short but impactful tenure as CJI means for Indiaโ€™s legal landscape. #JusticeSanjivKhanna #ChiefJusticeOfIndia #CJI #IndianJudiciary #SupremeCourtIndia #DYChandrachud #NewCJI #IndianLaw #LegalNews #Justice #India ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

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Sanjiv Khanna

Chief Justice of India since 2024

Chief Justice of India

Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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