CJI succession
Justice Surya Kant: A Profile of India's 53rd Chief Justice and His Landmark Verdicts
Oct 27, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant, set to become India's 53rd Chief Justice on November 24, 2025, brings over two decades of judicial experience to the position. His distinguished career features landmark verdicts on Article 370 abrogation, electoral reforms, gender equality, and corruption cases. From his humble beginnings in Haryana to the apex court, Justice Kant's 15-month tenure as CJI will focus on addressing the Supreme Court's 90,000-case backlog while continuing his commitment to constitutional values and judicial reform.
Justice Surya Kant Set to Become India's 53rd Chief Justice Following CJI Gavai's Recommendation
Oct 27, 2025 02:35 pm CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai has officially recommended Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India. With an impressive judicial career spanning two decades, Justice Kant is known for landmark verdicts on Article 370, free speech, and gender equality. Set to take office on November 24, 2025, his 1.2-year tenure promises continued judicial reform and constitutional stewardship.