Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India a profile, landmark rulings and what his tenure could mean
Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Administered by President Droupadi Murmu, his elevation follows the convention of seniority; he succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai and is expected to hold the office until his retirement on 9 February 2027. From Hisar…