CJI Sanjiv Khanna declines offers for post-retirement positions

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-14 11:04:41 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-09-26 18:39:07

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CJI Sanjiv Khanna exited the office on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of six-month tenure as the head of the Supreme Court. His noteworthy stance post-retirement has attracted attention, as he plans to refuse any offers of government or official position. This decision comes as a surprise, given the customary acceptance of such positions by former CJIs.

Khanna's decision reinforces the notion that Indian judiciary's independence is intact, and CJIs can openly refuse offers without the fear of repercussions. This refusal also comes as a reminder to the government of the need to revise the guidelines for the appointment of former CJIs to government positions.

Khanna's tenure saw several landmark decisions, such as the disqualification of 17 rebels MPs, allowing the release of Aryan Khan from arrest in the Cruise Drugs Case and ruling against the extension of the BSF's domain in Punjab and Rajasthan. There is no telling what his refusal to accept post-retirement positions could mean for the future of the Indian judiciary.

Will the upcoming appointment of new CJI heed to this stance and follow in the footsteps of Sanjiv Khanna? Only time will tell.

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