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

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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