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Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as next CJI

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at the swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

He succeeds Justice D Y Chandrachud, who demitted office on Sunday on attaining the age of 65 years.

This post was last modified on November 11, 2024 11:05 am

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