Meet New Indian Chief Justice 

Sanjiv Khanna 

A citizen must be informed about the Chief Justice of India, who makes large decisions for country. Here are details about new Chief Justice of India.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took the oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice, sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu. 

Oath Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan 

Born into a distinguished legal family, he follows in the footsteps of his uncle, Justice HR Khanna, a renowned Supreme Court judge. 

Illustrious Legal Background 

Justice Khanna extended the RTI Act to include the Chief Justice’s office, promoting transparency within India’s highest judiciary. 

Right to Information Expansion 

He upheld the security of electronic voting machines (EVMs), dismissing a return to paper ballots, supporting fairer elections. 

Support for EVMs' Security 

As Chief Justice, he will oversee the awaited case challenging India’s marital rape exception, a pivotal issue in criminal law. 

Key Role in Marital Rape Exception Case