The Supreme Court reopened on January 2, 2025, ushering in a pivotal phase under CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who assumed office on November 11, 2024. In just two months, CJI Khanna has taken impactful steps, including halting surveys of mosques and dargahs, signaling a shift from his predecessor’s approach. To tackle case backlogs, he paused regular hearings in late 2024, leading to a notable 16% rise in case disposal in November.
