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Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. His six-month tenure will conclude on May 13, 2025. Justice Khanna has a notable legacy of landmark judgments, including striking down the electoral bonds scheme, upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, and validating the use of Electronic Voting Machines in elections. His appointment was recommended by Justice Chandrachud and officially notified by the Centre on October 24, 2024. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Khanna at Rashtrapati Bhavan.