President Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), following the Central government’s approval, on October 24
Justice Khanna will succeed the current CJI, DY Chandrachud, after his retirement on November 10. CJI Chandrachud had earlier recommended Justice Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, for the position, in line with tradition.
Throughout his career, Justice Khanna has focused on addressing systemic issues like delayed case disposal and the high cost of litigation. At a Full Court Reference in 2019, he emphasized the role of judges as “keepers of law,” cautioning that enthusiasm should not overshadow judicial restraint.
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