President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday( 24 October 2024) appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.

• Justice Khanna currently serves as the first puisne judge at the Supreme Court.
• He, is set to assume the position on November 11, following the retirement of the incumbent CJI, DY Chandrachud.
• CJI Chandrachud had previously recommended Justice Khanna's name for the role, adhering to established norms for such appointments.
• This transition marks a significant moment in the Indian judiciary as Justice Khanna prepares to take the helm.