Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna to succeed him as the next Chief Justice, with a letter sent to the Union Government. Chandrachud, who will retire on November 10, 2024, proposed Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, to take over the position, which would make him the 51st Chief Justice of India. Justice Khanna has had a distinguished legal career since enrolling as an advocate in 1983, serving in various capacities including as Senior Standing Counsel for the Income Tax Department and as a judge of the Delhi High Court before his elevation to the Supreme Court in January 2019. Should the recommendation be accepted, Justice Khanna would serve a term of approximately six months until May 13, 2025. His extensive experience includes significant contributions to public service and Indian jurisprudence. This transition marks a significant moment in the leadership of India's judiciary.