Justice Khanna's appointment comes following Justice Chandrachud's recommendation made earlier on October 16. Known for his judicial acumen, Justice Khanna has been a key figure in multiple high-profile rulings.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor. Justice Khanna, currently the senior-most judge after the CJI, is expected to serve from November 2024 to May 2025.

Born on November 11, 1959, Justice Chandrachud was appointed judge of the Supreme Court on May 13, 2016. His father Justice YV Chandrachud was the 16th Chief Justice of India serving from February 2, 1978, to July 11, 1985.

Justice Chandrachud is known for his liberal and progressive judgments, the most recent one being the verdict upholding the rights of unmarried women to seek abortion of pregnancy up to 24 weeks.

CJI Lalit was designated as a senior advocate by the top court in April 2004. He was enrolled as as an advocate in June, 1983. He has been a member of the Supreme Court of India Legal Services Committee for two terms.

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit has named Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor. He handed over a letter to Justice DY Chandrachud on Tuesday morning, designating him as the next CJI. Here's everything you need to know about Justice DY Chandrachud.