Justice Khanna is set to take over as Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 11, following Justice Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10.
Justice Khanna, who will serve as the 51st CJI, is expected to remain in office until his retirement on May 13, 2025, giving him a tenure of around six months.
He played a key role in significant recent rulings, including the judgment on the abrogation of Article 370, which dealt with the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.