Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended best wishes to Justice Sanjiv Khanna for taking over as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Kharge in a post on X said, “Extending best wishes to Justice Sanjiv Khanna for taking oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India.”
“The position of the Chief Justice of India would undoubtedly place a lot of weight on his shoulders due to the extensive scrutiny and expectations that the office brings with it,” the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said.
“I am sure with his long and distinguished experience, he will be able to bear the weight of this responsibility and serve the Judiciary with distinction,” Kharge added.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday. He was administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
He will serve as the CJI till May 13, 2025.
