Justice Sanjiv Khanna: New CJI with Rich Legacy and Landmark Judgments

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, assuming the prestigious role with an emphasis on delivering swift justice. With a tenure until May 2025, he brings a rich legal heritage and experience in landmark judgments. Prominent figures including PM Modi attended his oath ceremony.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna officially took the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu. Leading figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended their best wishes for his new role.

Justice Khanna, known for significant rulings including the upholding of electronic voting machines' security and Article 370's abrogation, succeeds former CJI D Y Chandrachud. His tenure is expected to focus intensely on reducing legal case backlogs, leveraging his extensive judiciary experience.

During his distinguished career, Khanna has been part of notable judgments and belongs to a lineage of accomplished legal professionals. Elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019, he aims to accelerate justice delivery upon a robust foundation of judicial acumen.

(With inputs from agencies.)