Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud's term as Chief Justice of India ends
On 10 November 2024, Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud's term as Chief Justice of India, which began on 9 November 2022, came to an end, according to the Supreme Court of India.
Summary
On 10 November 2024, Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud's term at the Supreme Court of India ended, according to the Supreme Court's list of former Chief Justices. He had been appointed Chief Justice of India on 9 November 2022, and had joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016; his date of birth is listed as 11 November 1959. Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed the next Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024.
Key facts
- Term ended
- 10 Nov 2024
- Appointed CJI
- 9 Nov 2022
- Joined Supreme Court
- 13 May 2016
- Date of birth
- 11 Nov 1959
- Successor
- Justice Sanjiv Khanna (appointed CJI 11 Nov 2024)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, whose term ended on 10 November 2024, had been appointed Chief Justice of India on:
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Correct answer: C — 9 November 2022
Supreme Court of India: he was appointed Chief Justice of India on 9 November 2022 (he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016).
Who succeeded Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed Chief Justice of India on 11 November 2024.
Consider the following about Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, as listed by the Supreme Court: 1. He joined the Supreme Court in January 2019. 2. His date of birth is 11 November 1959. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Supreme Court of India: he joined the Supreme Court on 13 May 2016 (18 January 2019 is Justice Sanjiv Khanna's date), and his date of birth is 11 November 1959. So only 2 is correct.