Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as a distinguished professor at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. He retired on May 13, 2025, after serving as the 51st CJI.
Justice Sanjay Karol was born on August 23, 1961, in Shimla and assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on February 6, 2023, retiring on August 22, 2026. He has authored 61 judgements and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of Tripura and Patna High Courts. A Senior Advocate since 1999, he played crucial roles in reducing case pendency and served as Chancellor of law universities.
