Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn-in as 51st Chief Justice of India

GUWAHATI, Nov 11: Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Monday (Nov 11) sworn-in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Justice Khanna succeeds Chief Justice DY Chandrachud who retired on Sunday.

Justice Khanna, 64, will serve a six-month term until May 2025.