Justice Khanna, who enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi as an advocate in 1983, was elevated to the Supreme Court of India on January 18, 2019.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice D Y Chandrachud. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended best wishes to Justice Sanjiv Khanna after he was sworn-in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, and noted that the position would place a lot of weight on his shoulders due to the extensive scrutiny and expectations that the office brings with it.

Justice Khanna was sworn in on. He was recommended by his predecessor CJI DY Chandrachud. Justice Khanna will retire on May 13, 2025, after serving over six months as head of the judiciary.

As Supreme Court judge, Justice Khanna has been part of several landmark judgments including the ones of electoral bonds, abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and more.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, was proposed for the role of Chief Justice by the outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud. Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.