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Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI on November 11

IndiaTimes Sunday, 10 November 2024
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, known for his landmark judgments on electoral bonds and Article 370, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Khanna's term will last until May 13, 2025. He hails from a family of legal luminaries and is committed to reducing pendency in the justice system.
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On November 11, 2024, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. His appointment marks a new chapter for India's judiciary, but his tenure will be brief, lasting only six months until his retirement on May 13, 2025. With a distinguished...

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