Published: 23 November 2025DD NewsGeneral
Justice Surya Kant Sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice BR Gavai. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Surya Kant will have a tenure of approximately 15 months as CJI.
Born in 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, Justice Surya Kant started practising law at District Court Hisar in 1984. He was elevated as Punjab & Haryana HC judge in 2004, became Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC in 2018, and joined the Supreme Court in 2019. He is known for landmark rulings on social justice, education, and civil liberties.
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Q: Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025. Discuss the constitutional provisions related to the appointment and tenure of the Chief Justice of India.
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Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, succeeding Justice BR Gavai. Born in Hisar, Haryana in 1962, he served as Punjab and Haryana High Court judge, and will have an approximately 15-month tenure.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Justice Surya Kant become the 53rd Chief Justice of India and whom did he succeed?
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice BR Gavai.
Who administered Justice Surya Kant's oath and where was it held?
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
What tenure and early background were stated for Justice Surya Kant?
Justice Surya Kant will have a tenure of approximately 15 months as CJI. Born in 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, he started practising law at District Court Hisar in 1984.
What judicial career milestones were listed for Justice Surya Kant?
He was elevated as Punjab & Haryana HC judge in 2004, became Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC in 2018, and joined the Supreme Court in 2019. He is known for landmark rulings on social justice, education, and civil liberties.
