Justice Sanjiv Khanna

• 17 Oct 2024

In October, 2024, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna for appointment as the 51st Chief Justice of India, with the process initiated ahead of Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10.

• The Law Ministry seeks the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice for appointing the next Chief Justice of India as per the Memorandum of Procedure.
• Justice Khanna, born on May 14, 1960, began his legal career in 1983, practicing in Delhi’s district courts and later handling cases in the High Court across various legal domains.
• Elevated as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court in 2005 and a Permanent Judge in 2006, Justice Khanna was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, despite ranking 33rd in all-India seniority due to merit and integrity.
• Justice Khanna was part of landmark cases, including the grant of interim bail to former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and the ruling upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
• He is set to succeed Chief Justice Chandrachud in accordance with the seniority norm and will serve until his retirement on May 13, 2025.