Justice Sanjiv Khanna is new CJI, set to take oath on Nov 11

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Thursday appointed the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Justice Khanna will take oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice D Y Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65.

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Justice Chandrachud took over as the CJI on November 8, 2022.

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CJI Chandrachud recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor. Justice Khanna is the second-most senior judge of the apex court. 
 

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