Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Vows to Tackle Court Backlog

Nov 24, 2025 01:13 pm CST

Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice, beginning a 15-month tenure until February 2027. With a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, the new CJI has prioritized reducing the nation's backlog of court cases and has been involved in landmark verdicts including the sedition law suspension, Article 370 abrogation, and advocacy for women's representation in legal institutions. His appointment comes with a commitment to engage High Courts nationwide to improve judicial efficiency.