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| Justice Sanjiv Khanna |
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, marking a significant development in the country's judicial landscape. This appointment comes after President Droupadi Murmu cleared the notification, following a recommendation from outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud ¹ ².
Justice Khanna will take over as the Chief Justice on November 11, 2024, and will serve a term of nearly seven months, until May 13, 2025 ². His elevation to the top post is seen as a natural progression, given his seniority and experience in the Supreme Court.
Notable Judgments and Contributions
Justice Khanna has delivered several landmark judgments during his tenure. Some notable ones include:
- RTI Act applicability: He ruled that the RTI Act is applicable to the office of the Chief Justice of India ².
- Hate Speech Regulation: His judgment in Amish Devgan v. Union of India emphasized the need to regulate hate speeches ².
- Central Vista Project: Justice Khanna dissented from the majority view, highlighting concerns over the project's implementation ².
- Electoral Bonds Case: He penned a separate but concurring opinion, highlighting the anonymous scheme's violation of Constitutional rights ².
Background and Experience
Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court from the Delhi High Court on January 18, 2019 ². His extensive experience and expertise will likely shape the country's judicial trajectory in the coming months.
The appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India is a significant development, and his tenure is expected to be marked by significant judgments and contributions to the country's legal landscape ¹ ² ³ ⁴.
