Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, currently the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made in a letter to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Once the government approves the recommendation, Justice Khanna will assume the role as the 51st Chief Justice of India. His tenure is expected to last for six months, as he is set to retire on May 13, 2025.
