Source: TH
Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud is set to retire on November 10, 2024, and has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor to become the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Process of Chief Justice of India appointment (CJI):
- Seniority Principle: The appointment of the CJI is typically based on the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court.
- Memorandum of Procedure (MoP): The Law Ministry requests a recommendation from the outgoing CJI regarding their successor.
- Presidential Appointment: After receiving the recommendation, the President of India appoints the next CJI.
- Tenure and Retirement: The CJI serves until reaching the age of 65, and the process repeats upon each CJI’s retirement.
- Merit and Integrity Consideration: In addition to seniority, merit and integrity are important factors in the recommendation, as seen in previous appointments like Justice Khanna’s own elevation to the Supreme Court.
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