Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, will have 6-month tenure

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as India's 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice U.U. Lalit. During his brief tenure, Justice Khanna aims to address court backlogs, improve litigation affordability, and streamline legal processes. He highlighted his commitment to reforming criminal case management,...

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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 India’s legal landscape. #JusticeSanjivKhanna #ChiefJusticeOfIndia #CJI #IndianJudiciary #SupremeCourtIndia #DYChandrachud #NewCJI #IndianLaw #LegalNews #Justice #India ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

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Chief Justice of India since 2024
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