Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, will have 6-month tenure
Monday, 11 November 2024 Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as India's 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice U.U. Lalit. During his brief tenure, Justice Khanna aims to address court backlogs, improve litigation affordability, and streamline legal processes. He highlighted his commitment to reforming criminal case management, aiming to expedite trials and make the justice system more accessible to citizens.
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...
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief against multiple FIRs filed across various states. The cases stem from controversial remarks he made during a now-deleted episode of the reality show Indiaβs Got Latent. Allahbadia has petitioned the court to club all FIRs together and has also sought anticipatory bail, fearing arrest by Guwahati Police, who have already summoned him.
His petition was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, but the CJI refused an immediate hearing, stating that a date had already been assigned. The controversy erupted after Allahbadia posed an inappropriate question about parents and sex, which led to public outrage. A Guwahati resident filed a complaint, prompting Assam Police to register a case under obscenity and public morality laws. The incident has sparked widespread debate on content responsibility in digital media.
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Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in India for a two-day state visit, receiving a personal welcome from PM Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport, breaking protocol. The visit focuses on trade, investment, energy, and defense cooperation, with India seeking to strengthen ties. Talks will also cover regional security and India's LNG imports, as Qatar remains its top supplier. The visit includes meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and MoU signings, reflecting deepening India-Qatar relations.
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