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Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in late 2024?
Y. Chandrachud
Sanjiv Khanna
R. Gavai
Surya Kant
Sanjiv Khanna
Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud. His tenure marked an important transition in the leadership of the Supreme Court of India, bringing extensive judicial experience from significant landmark judgments involving constitutional law, election reforms, and civil liberties. He served until May 13, 2025, before subsequent successions in the office.
The appointment of the Chief Justice of India is governed by Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the President of India to appoint judges of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice is typically appointed based on the seniority convention within the Supreme Court collegium system.
Appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024
Sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu
Succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Served a tenure concluding on May 13, 2025
B is correct тАФ Justice Sanjiv Khanna was appointed as the Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud in November 2024.
Remember that the sequential order of recent Chief Justices from late 2024 onwards includes Sanjiv Khanna (51st), followed by Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Surya Kant.
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