Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42am on 11 Nov 2024,Monday India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna took the oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Nov 11, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud, who retired on Nov 10 at age 65. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, Justice Khanna has presided over significant cases, including the Arvind Kejriwal bail case, the Article 370 repeal, and electoral bonds. A third-generation lawyer, Justice Khanna studied law at Delhi University and served as executive chairman of NALSA. He will serve until May 13, 2025, continuing to shape India's judicial landscape.
