Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India
| Category | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Appointment and Oath | Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. |
| Term Duration | November 11, 2024, to May 13, 2025. |
| Successor | Succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, whose term ended on November 10, 2024. |
| Landmark Judgments | Involved in cases related to the scrapping of electoral bonds, abrogation of Article 370, and use of EVMs. |
| Interim Bail Decision | Granted interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaigns. |
| Family Background | Son of Justice Dev Raj Khanna, nephew of Justice HR Khanna. |
| Legal Career | Practised from 1983, became Delhi High Court judge in 2005, elevated to Supreme Court in 2019. |
| Position Held | 51st Chief Justice of India. |