A New Era: Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn In as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna officially took office as the 51st Chief Justice of India after being sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu. His term will last just over six months, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. Khanna was welcomed warmly by legal peers and vowed to address case sequencing issues.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna commenced his role as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following a swearing-in ceremony officiated by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Taking the podium shortly after noon in courtroom one, Justice Khanna received warm wishes from his legal counterparts, including senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who wished him a successful tenure.

Justice Khanna, addressing concerns over the sequencing of cases for hearing, assured that he would consider the issue, marking the beginning of his six-month term as CJI, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud.

(With inputs from agencies.)