Which of the following statements about Justice Sanjiv Khanna is/are true?
1. He is the 51st Chief Justice of India.
2. He succeeded Justice Uday Umesh Lalit.
3. He served as CJI from 2022.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to become the 51st Chief Justice of India, so Statement 1 is correct. However, Statement 2 is false because he will succeed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, not Justice U.U. Lalit. Statement 3 is also incorrect, since Justice Chandrachud became CJI in 2022 and continues till 2024. Justice Khanna’s tenure as CJI begins after November 2024, following the seniority-based convention of appointments.
Justice Khanna is known for several landmark judgments, including those on privacy and civil liberties. He earlier served as a judge of the Delhi High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court. His judicial approach is widely seen as balanced and rights-focused.