APPOINTMENTS

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Retires as 51st Chief Justice of India; Justice Bhushan Gavai to Succeed

• Justice Sanjiv Khanna retired as the 51st Chief Justice of India on May 13, ending his six-month tenure that began on November 10, 2024.

• His retirement marked the conclusion of his term as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• Justice Khanna recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the second most senior Supreme Court judge, as his successor.

• The recommendation was sent to the Union Law and Justice Ministry and approved by President Murmu.

• Justice Gavai, elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, will become the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

• At age 64, Justice Gavai will serve until November 23, 2025, the mandatory retirement age of 65 for Supreme Court judges.

• By convention, the most senior Supreme Court judge is appointed as Chief Justice by the President of India.

• H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from 1950 to 1951, establishing the tradition of the post.

Justice Surya Kant Named Executive Chairman of NALSA, Effective May 14, 2025

• Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).

• The appointment was made by President Droupadi Murmu under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

• Justice Kant will assume the role from Justice BR Gavai, who becomes the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025.

• His tenure as NALSA’s executive chairman starts on May 14 and will last until November 23, 2025.

• Justice Kant previously served as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court and judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

• He is expected to be elevated as the 53rd Chief Justice of India after his NALSA tenure.

• NALSA’s mission is to provide free legal aid to marginalized and weaker sections of society.

• The Chief Justice of India acts as Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and appointments to chairperson positions are made by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice.

SPORTS

Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket, Ending a Legendary Career

• Virat Kohli has officially retired from Test cricket, closing a significant chapter in Indian cricket history.

• Over 123 Test matches, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

• As captain, he led India to 40 wins in 68 Tests, making him the most successful Indian men's Test captain by victories.

• His 30 Test hundreds rank him fourth among Indian batsmen, behind Tendulkar, Dravid, and Gavaskar.

• Kohli holds the record for the most Test centuries by an Indian captain with 20, surpassing Gavaskar’s 11.

• He scored seven double centuries in Tests, the highest by any Indian player.

• Kohli debuted in Test cricket in 2011 against the West Indies and made his first century that year in Adelaide, Australia.

• Earlier, he had retired from T20 Internationals after India’s T20 World Cup win last year.

STATE NEWS

Delhi Launches 500 kW Solar Power Plant at Legislative Assembly to Boost Renewable Energy

• Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta laid the foundation for a 500 kW solar power plant at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

• The project emphasizes the government’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

• LG Saxena called the initiative a significant step toward adopting clean energy solutions.

• He stressed the importance of installing the plant at the historic Delhi Assembly, symbolizing civic and environmental responsibility.

• Saxena described the solar plant as a representation of innovation and progressive leadership.

• Chief Minister Gupta highlighted Delhi’s ongoing green initiatives aimed at making the city cleaner and greener.

• Gupta mentioned Delhi’s current electricity demand of 8,000 megawatts and the need for sustainable power sources.

• The solar plant is projected to reduce electricity costs by approximately ₹15 lakh annually, supporting Delhi’s energy efficiency goals.