51st Chief Justice of India:
Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024
CJI Sanjiv Khanna's Tenure
His tenure will last until
May 13, 2025
Previous Historic Judgements: Justice Khanna has been part of several landmark judgments, including the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme and upholding the abrogation of Article 370
Joining Date as Supreme Court Judge:
Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019
Family Legacy: He comes from an illustrious family with a strong judicial background. His father, Justice Dev Raj Khanna, was a former Delhi High Court judge, and his uncle, Justice H.R. Khanna, was a prominent former apex court judge
Judicial Philosophy: Upon taking charge, Chief Justice Khanna emphasized his commitment to making the judiciary more citizen-centric and improving accessibility to justice
Reforms in Criminal Case Management:
He has highlighted his priority to reduce trial durations through a systematic approach
Significant Cases: His tenure will involve adjudicating some of the most consequential cases in recent Indian legal history, including the constitutionality of the Election Commission Appointments Act and the legality of the Bihar caste census
National Taskforce for Doctor Safety: Under his leadership, the Supreme Court established a national taskforce to propose security protocols for doctors and healthcare workers