On November 11, 2024, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. His appointment marks a new chapter for India's judiciary, but his tenure will be brief, lasting only six months until his retirement on May 13, 2025. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Justice Khanna has presided over high-profile cases and is known for his progressive legal approach. In this video, we explore who Justice Sanjiv Khanna is, his contributions to the Indian judiciary, and what his short but impactful tenure as CJI means for India’s legal landscape.
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00:00On November 11, 2024, i.e. today, Justice Sanjeev Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief
00:21Justice of India, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the country's judiciary.
00:28This momentous occasion comes after the retirement of the respected Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
00:35But who is Justice Sanjeev Khanna and what does his appointment mean for India's legal
00:43system?
00:44Let's take a closer look at the man behind the gavel.
00:48Born on May 14, 1960, in a family of lawyers, Justice Khanna's journey into law was almost
00:57testing.
00:58He pursued his legal studies at Delhi University's prestigious Campus Law Centre, where he earned
01:06his law degree.
01:07Justice Khanna's legal journey began in 1983, when he joined the Delhi Bar Council
01:14as an advocate.
01:16His patience spanned a wide range of legal areas, including constitutional law, taxation,
01:24arbitration and commercial law.
01:26In 2005, he was appointed as an additional judge to the Delhi High Court, and just a
01:33year later, he became a permanent judge.
01:36He was particularly known for his progressive stance on several cases involving civil liberties
01:43and human rights.
01:45In 2019, Justice Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court of India.
01:51During his time at the highest court, he has handled some of the most critical cases
01:57in the country.
01:58One of the more widely discussed aspects of Justice Khanna's tenure at the Supreme Court
02:04was his involvement in politically sensitive cases.
02:08A notable example is his involvement in the bail hearings of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind
02:15Kejriwal in the controversial liquor policy case.
02:19Despite the political heat, Justice Khanna ensured that due process was followed and
02:26the rights of the accused were upheld.
02:29Despite his relatively short tenure at CJI, just six months, as he will retire on May
02:3713, 2025, Justice Khanna's role as Chief Justice of India holds immense significance
02:44for the future of India's judiciary.
02:48His leadership will be pivotal in guiding the court through some of the most challenging
02:53issues facing the country today, including judicial reforms and addressing the backlog
02:59of cases.
03:01As the 51st CJI, he is set to take charge of one of the world's busiest and most influential
03:09courts at a time when the rule of law is more important than ever.
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