CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, it was reported that Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud had written to the Union Law Ministry recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Summary
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, The Hindu and The Indian Express reported that Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, who is due to retire on 10 November 2024, had recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, to the government as his successor. If appointed, Justice Khanna would be the 51st Chief Justice of India and would retire on 13 May 2025. Under the Memorandum of Procedure, the Law Ministry seeks the outgoing CJI's recommendation. Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court on 18 January 2019.
Key facts
- Reported
- 17 Oct 2024
- Recommended by
- CJI D.Y. Chandrachud
- Recommended
- Justice Sanjiv Khanna (51st CJI if appointed)
- CJI Chandrachud retires
- 10 Nov 2024
- Justice Khanna retires
- 13 May 2025
- Process
- Memorandum of Procedure
- SC judge since
- 18 Jan 2019
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As reported on 17 October 2024, CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommended which judge as the next Chief Justice of India?
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Correct answer: C — Justice Sanjiv Khanna
The Hindu and The Indian Express, 17 Oct 2024: CJI Chandrachud recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge, as his successor.
If appointed, Justice Sanjiv Khanna would become the ______ Chief Justice of India.
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Correct answer: A — 51st
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Justice Khanna would be the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Consider the following statements (as reported on 17 October 2024): 1. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud is due to retire on 10 November 2024. 2. Justice Sanjiv Khanna is due to retire on 13 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both correct per The Hindu and The Indian Express: Chief Justice Chandrachud retires on November 10; Justice Khanna is due to retire on May 13, 2025.