Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Chief Justice of India flags concerns over personal liberty.
Speaking on regional benches of the Supreme Court, the CJI said, a judge from the marginalised section understands the issue of marginalised better.
The Supreme Court said that it will hear next Monday the plea related to the removal of jhuggis in the Sarojini Nagar area in South Delhi.
