Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday in a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office, attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other members of the Union Cabinet. Justice Khanna, a Supreme Court judge since 2019, has been a part of various influe...

November 11, 2024 9:19 AM

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna will formally assume the role of Chief Justice of India (CJI) today, marking his oath-taking ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m., will be presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who will administer the oath of office to Justice Khanna. Justice Khanna succeeds Justice Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud, who retired on Sunday after a distinguished tenure. Justice Khanna’s appointment as the 51st CJI was confirmed through a formal notifica...