Justice Sanjiv Khanna Commences Judicial Proceedings As 51st Chief Justice of India, Thanks Lawyers for Wishing Him Well

New Delhi, November 11: Justice Sanjiv Khanna commenced judicial proceedings on Monday, his first day as Chief Justice of India, and thanked lawyers for wishing him well. Justice Khanna was sworn in as the 51st CJI earlier in the day by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 'Thank you," said the CJI who assembled in courtroom one alongwith Justice Sanjay Kumar minutes after noon. Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn-In as New CJI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Wishes New Chief Justice of India, Exudes Confidence That He Will Serve Judiciary With Distinction.

"I wish you a fruitful tenure as the CJI," wished senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said at the outset of day proceedings. Other lawyers present in the courtroom also wished the CJI well. When a bar leader raised an issue relating to sequencing of cases listed in a day for hearing, the CJI said that it was in his mind and he will consider it. Justice Khanna took the oath in English "in the name of god" at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sanjiv Khanna Becomes 51st Chief Justice of India As He Takes Oath of Office at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Watch Videos).

Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna will serve as the CJI for a little over six months and demit office on May 13, 2025, upon attaining the age of 65. He succeeded Justice D Y Chandrachud who demitted office on Sunday. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and former CJI J S Khehar were among those present on the occasion, besides Justice Chandrachud.