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Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in 2024?
Y. Chandrachud
Sanjiv Khanna
U.U. Lalit
N.V. Ramana
Sanjiv Khanna
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India, following the retirement of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. His tenure marked a significant leadership transition in the Supreme Court of India under the established seniority convention. Prior to his elevation as Chief Justice, he served as a judge of the Supreme Court and was a part of numerous landmark constitution bench judgments.
The Chief Justice of India is appointed under Article 124 of the Constitution of India by the President. The appointment follows the convention of seniority, where the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court is elevated to the post.
Appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India
Assumed office on 11 November 2024
Succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Elevated to the Supreme Court from the Delhi High Court
B is correct тАФ Justice Sanjiv Khanna served as the 51st Chief Justice of India starting from 11 November 2024.
Remember that Justice Sanjiv Khanna succeeded the 50th CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and served before Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.
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