Chief Justice DY Chandrachud proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor

Upon approval by the government, Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India.

In Short

• Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires on November 8
• Upon selection, Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be 51st Chief Justice of India
• Justice Khanna's tensure ends on May 13, 2025

Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended the appointment of Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor.

The government had written to the outgoing Chief Justice last Friday, asking him to send his recommendation as per the Memorandum of Procedure. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will retire on November 8 after completing a two-year term.

Upon approval by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India. He is set to serve a tenure of six months, concluding on May 13, 2025, before his retirement.