Chief Justice Chandrachud suggests Justice Sanjiv Khanna as successor

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna for the 51st Chief Justice of India.
• Justice Khanna, a senior advocate with a diverse legal background, is the next in line.
• Khanna has practiced in various fields including constitutional law, direct taxation, arbitration, commercial law, company law, land law, environmental law, and medical negligence.
• He was elevated as an Additional judge of the Delhi High Court in 2005 and made a permanent judge in 2006.
• Khanna was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in 2019.
• Despite being ranked 33 in the combined seniority of High Court judges, he was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on merit and integrity.