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Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in November 2024?
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Justice B.R. Gavai
Justice Surya Kant
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India, assuming office on November 11, 2024.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who retired on November 10, 2024, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. The appointment followed the established convention where the incumbent Chief Justice recommends the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as their successor. This transition was formally notified by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice following the approval of the President of India.
The appointment of the Chief Justice of India is governed by the provisions of the Constitution of India. Under Article 124, the President of India appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice holds office until the age of 65 years, as stipulated by the Constitution.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna serves as the 51st Chief Justice of India
Date of swearing-in: November 11, 2024
Retirement date of the predecessor Justice D.Y. Chandrachud: November 10, 2024
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019
A is correct тАФ Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India effective November 11, 2024.
Remember that the age of retirement for Supreme Court judges, including the CJI, is 65 years, whereas for High Court judges, it is 62 years.