Justice Sanjiv Khanna set to be next CJI, CJI DY Chandrachud names him successor

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New Delhi, October 17 (ANI): CJI DY Chandrachud has formally proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, second-most senior judge of Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to Centre, CJI Chandrachud stated that since he is demitting office in Nov, Justice Khanna would be his successor. Upon approval by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India. He will be serving a tenure of 6 months, concluding in May 2025, before his retirement as Judges of SC retire by age of 65. CJI DY Chandrachud has formally proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, second-most senior judge of Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to Centre, CJI Chandrachud stated that since he is demitting office in Nov, Justice Khanna would be his successor. Upon approval by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India. He will be serving a tenure of 6 months, concluding in May 2025, before his retirement as Judges of SC retire by age of 65.

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