legal career
PM Modi Attends Justice Surya Kant's Swearing-In as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Profile of the New CJI
Nov 24, 2025 05:16 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in a ceremony attended by PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. With a 14-month tenure ahead, Justice Kant brings extensive legal experience from his career beginning in Haryana to his previous role in the Supreme Court. His appointment marks a significant transition in India's judicial leadership, with the oath uniquely administered in Hindi.
Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Pledges to Reduce Case Backlogs and Reform Judicial System
Nov 24, 2025 09:17 am CST
Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice, beginning a 14-month tenure focused on reducing the nation's 5.29 crore pending cases. The former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge plans to establish Constitution Benches, strengthen mediation processes, and engage with High Courts nationwide to address systemic challenges in the judicial system. Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu on the recommendation of outgoing CJI Bhushan Gavai, Justice Kant brings extensive legal experience to the role of India's top judicial officer.
Justice Surya Kant: From 'Masterji Ka Beta' to India's First Chief Justice from Haryana
Oct 30, 2025 11:49 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant, soon to be sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice and the first from Haryana, is fondly remembered in his native village of Petwar as 'Masterji ka beta' (teacher's son), a farmer, and a poet. His remarkable journey from a small village to the nation's highest judicial position has inspired his community while maintaining his humble connections to his roots.
Justice Surya Kant: First Haryana-Born Judge Set to Become 53rd Chief Justice of India
Oct 27, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant will make history as the first Chief Justice from Haryana when he takes oath on November 24, succeeding CJI BR Gavai. With a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, Justice Kant will serve as India's top judge until February 2027, bringing his extensive experience from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and landmark Supreme Court cases.