CJI Chandrachud proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s name as his successor | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud has formally proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to the Union government, Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that since he is demitting office on November 10, Justice Khanna would be his successor. Upon approval by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India.He is set to serve a tenure of six months, concluding on May 13, 2025, before his retirement. The letter is written as per convention where the retiring Chief Justice of India nominates the second-most senior judge a successor. The Union government then approves the recommendation. Justice Chandrachud took over as the CJI on November 9, 2022. Judges of the Supreme Court ret...