Justice Surya Kant will be sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, November 24, 2025. His appointment follows the retirement of Chief Justice B. R. Gavai on November 23. The elevation was approved by the President after the central government completed all formal procedures, in
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has formally recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor. The recommendation has been sent to the Union Law Ministry, following the established convention of appointing the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as the next Chief Justice. Appointment Details Justice Surya Kant, who is currently the senior-most judge after […]














