Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Profile of His Landmark Verdicts and Legal Legacy

Oct 30, 2025 09:34 pm CST

Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as India's 53rd Chief Justice, taking office on November 24, 2025. With a distinguished two-decade legal career, the Haryana-born justice is known for landmark verdicts including the Article 370 abrogation, sedition law suspension, and rulings promoting electoral transparency and gender equality. His 14-month tenure will continue until February 2027, building upon a judicial legacy marked by protection of constitutional values and civil liberties.