Once appointed, Justice Surya Kant will become the next CJI on Nov. 24 and hold the office for nearly 15 months till Feb. 9, 2027. (Source: PTI/ Ravi Choudhary) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on Nov. 23, sources said.

The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI.

According to the memorandum of procedure, a set of documents which guide the appointment, transfer and elevation of SC and HC judges states that appointment to the office of the Chief Justice of India should be of the s

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