SC may see five new CJIs in less than four years

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The office of the Chief Justice of India will see as many as five new Justices in less than four years. Justice UU Lalit is likely to take over from Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana – who assumed office on April 24, 2021 – in August 2022. He will be succeeded by Justice D Y Chandrachud in November 2022, who will remain in office till November 2024. Justice Chandrachud's tenure will see several judges present at the apex court bow out from the office. He will be followed by Justice Sanjeev Khanna, who superannuates in May 2025. Justice BR Gavai will take over from Justice Khanna and serve till November 2025.  Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice Gavai as the CJI in November 2025. He will retire in February 2027.

Justice NV Ramana	Justice UU Lalit	Justice Chandrachud	Justice Khanna	Justice Gavai	Justice Surya Kant