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Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, will have 6-month tenure

IndiaTimes Monday, 11 November 2024
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as India's 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice U.U. Lalit. During his brief tenure, Justice Khanna aims to address court backlogs, improve litigation affordability, and streamline legal processes. He highlighted his commitment to reforming criminal case management, aiming to expedite trials and make the justice system more accessible to citizens.
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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Takes Over as the 51st Chief Justice of India for a Short Tenure of Six Months 03:21

On November 11, 2024, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. His appointment marks a new chapter for India's judiciary, but his tenure will be brief, lasting only six months until his retirement on May 13, 2025. With a distinguished...

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