Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India....

Justice Sanjeev Khanna is the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Sanjeev Khanna has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Justice Sanjeev Khanna was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India today. President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am. The oath taking ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including outgoing and retired Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.

Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retired on November Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had described his successor, Justice Sanjeev Khanna, as experienced and competent in both law and administration.