Justice Surya Kant will take oath on Monday, November 24, 2025, as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai.
President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the beginning of Justice Kant’s tenure which will continue until February 9, 2027.
Born in Hisar, Haryana, Justice Kant’s journey from a small-town lawyer to the nation’s highest judicial office reflects a saga of grit and scholarship.
He has been part of several landmark verdicts, including the abrogation of Article 370, the Pegasus spyware case, and rulings on electoral transparency and civil liberties.
Justice Kant previously served as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and left a significant imprint on the Punjab and Haryana High Court before his elevation to the Supreme Court.
His appointment as the 53rd CJI underscores continuity in the judiciary’s leadership and sets the stage for a tenure focused on constitutional integrity and public trust.
