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Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

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Newdelhi:11/11/24:At a ceremony was held today (November 11, 2024) at 1000 hrs in the Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the President. Justice Khanna succeeded Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, who retired on Sunday.

Who is Justice Khanna?

Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna completed his law studies at the prestigious Campus Law Centre of Delhi University. Before his elevation to the Supreme Court, he was actively involved in public service, including his role as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).

Justice Khanna’s legal journey began in 1983 when he enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi. He started his practice at the District Courts in Tis Hazari and later moved to the Delhi High Court. He also served as the senior standing counsel for the Income Tax Department and as standing counsel (Civil) for the National Capital Territory of Delhi in 2004. Additionally, he has argued several criminal cases at the Delhi High Court, both as an additional public prosecutor and as amicus curiae. At 64 years old, Justice Khanna is set to serve a brief six-month tenure, with his retirement scheduled for May 13, 2025.

About Editor in chief

Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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