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.