New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in on Monday as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Justice Khanna, set to serve as CJI for just over six months, will remain in office until May 13, 2025.
His appointment follows the retirement of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who stepped down after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 on Sunday.
