In his first remarks as the CJI, justice Khanna underscored the judiciary's vital role in ensuring "easy access to justice" for all citizens even as he expressed his commitment to addressing longstanding challenges within India's judicial system, highlighting the need to tackle case backlogs, make litigation affordable and simplify complex legal procedures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and senior Supreme Court judges-justices Bhushan R Gavai and Surya Kant, and some former CJIs including justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud -were present to witness the occasion. Justice Khanna, who took the oath in English in the name of God, succeeds justice Chandrachud, who completed his term on November 10.
Through a statement released by the Supreme Court on Monday evening, justice Khanna articulated his commitment to judicial integrity and accessibility.
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