Justice Surya Kant Archives

24 Nov

Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court

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New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was on Monday sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath in Hindi during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am.Justice Kant succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who retired on November 23 after serving just over six months. Justice Gavai had recommended Justice Kant as his successor on October 27, and the President appointed him on October 30. Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Kant will hold the position of CJI for…

30 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24

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New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Justice Surya Kant has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice BR Gavai, who retires on November 23. The announcement was made on Thursday by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, marking a key transition in the country’s judiciary.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th…

27 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Set to Become Next Chief Justice of India After CJI Gavai’s Recommendation

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant to be appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) following his retirement on November 23. The recommendation was sent to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, marking the beginning of the formal process for the top judicial appointment. Justice Surya Kant, currently serving as a senior judge of the Supreme Court, is next in line as per the convention of seniority. If appointed, he will assume office later next month and serve until February 9, 2027, giving him a tenure of around…

23 Oct

Centre Begins Selection Process for New Chief Justice as Justice B.R. Gavai Nears Retirement

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New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Central government has begun the formal process to appoint the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the current head of the judiciary, Justice B.R. Gavai, approaches the end of his tenure next month. Justice Gavai is set to retire on November 23 after completing his term as the 51st Chief Justice.According to official procedure, the Union Law Ministry has sent a communication to the incumbent CJI, requesting him to recommend his successor. The process follows the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which mandates that the senior-most eligible judge of the Supreme Court be…