51st Chief Justice

• CJI Chandrachud named Justice Khanna as his successor.

• Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India.

• He will serve a six-month term, which will end on May 13, 2025, followed by his retirement.

• Justice Sanjiv Khanna is the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court.

• DY Chandrachud will retire on November 8 after completing a two-year term.

• He began his legal career at the Tis Hazari district courts.