Overview

• Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India, serving a six-month term from November 10, 2024, to May 13, 2025.
• Justice Khanna, born in 1960, has a distinguished legal background, including roles as Senior Standing Counsel for the Income Tax Department and a judge of the Delhi High Court.
• He has been part of significant Supreme Court rulings, including upholding the abrogation of Article 370 and striking down the electoral bonds scheme.
• Justice Khanna's recommendation follows the traditional protocol where the retiring Chief Justice nominates the second-most senior judge as their successor.
• His career is notable for his contributions to constitutional law and his leadership roles within the judiciary, including his current position as Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority.