Headline
The 51st Chief Justice of India is Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
Summary
Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on 13 th November, 2024, with a tenure extending until 13th May, 2025. Administered by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna is notable for his impactful judgments on constitutional and public interest matters.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Remarkable cases of Justice Sanjiv Khanna include Association for Democratic Reforms vs. Election Commission of India and In Re: Article 370 of the Constitution.
- Judges Involved: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Dipankar Datta, Justice DY Chandrachud.
- Tenure: 183 days, retiring on 13 th May, 2025.
- Remarkable judgments: Upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution , struck down the Electoral Bonds scheme, rejected a full VVPAT verification petition .
- He is a nephew of former SC judge H.R. Khanna began law practice in 1983, promoted to the Supreme Court in 2019.
Legal Insights
The recent ruling of Justice Sanjiv Khanna stresses on electoral accountability, rights of individual, and federal authority balance. His involvement in Constitution Bench cases shows his focus on high-stakes, precedent-setting decisions.
Impact
Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s small but powerful tenure as CJI is expected to shape legal discourse, mainly in areas of electoral reform, constitutional rights, and judicial independence.
Why It Matters
Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s record for high-profile cases showcases the role of judiciary in upholding constitutional principles and shaping policies that directly impact governance and rights of citizens in India.
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