Chief Justice of India Chandrachud Designates Justice Khanna as his Successor
Justice Khanna will be eligible to take over as Chief Justice of India following Justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10.
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Wednesday initiated the process of selecting his successor by recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, to the Union government. Justice Khanna, who ranks next in seniority, will be eligible to assume the role of CJI after Justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10. Justice Khanna is expected to hold the position until his retirement on May 13, 2025, serving a tenure of approximately six months as CJI. According to sources, CJI Chandrachud handed over the recommendation letter to Justice Khanna on Wednesday morning.
On October 12, the central government requested CJI Chandrachud to name his successor in a formal letter. Justice Chandrachud assumed office as CJI on November 9, 2022.
As per tradition, the law ministry typically writes to the CJI around a month before their retirement, asking for the name of their successor. The CJI then responds with a recommendation, which is sent to the ministry. The Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which guides the appointment and transfer of judges in constitutional courts, stipulates that the most senior Supreme Court judge deemed fit for the role should be appointed as CJI.
Following the incumbent’s recommendation, the government is expected to issue a notification soon, officially appointing Justice Khanna as the next CJI, effective from November 11. Justice Khanna has had a notable legal career, accumulating extensive experience and making significant contributions to the judiciary in India. He began his legal practice in 1983 after enrolling with the Bar Council of Delhi, initially working in the Tis Hazari district courts before moving to the Delhi High Court. He built a strong practice across various legal fields, including constitutional law, arbitration, commercial law, company law, and criminal law. He also served as senior standing counsel for the Income Tax Department and as standing counsel (civil) for the National Capital Territory of Delhi. In addition, Justice Khanna handled numerous criminal cases as an additional public prosecutor and frequently served as amicus curiae, assisting the Delhi High Court in important cases.
Justice Khanna was appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi High Court in 2005 and became a permanent judge in 2006. During his tenure, he contributed to several judicial institutions, including the Delhi Judicial Academy, the Delhi International Arbitration Centre, and District Court Mediation Centres. Unlike many others, Justice Khanna did not serve as the chief justice of any high court before his elevation to the Supreme Court in January 2019.
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