President Murmu appoints Justice Surya Kant as next CJI

Law Minister congratulates him on appointment

New Delhi, October 30, 2025 (ANI): In a significant development, Justice Surya Kant has been formally appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

The announcement was made by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who stated on Thursday that the President of India has exercised her constitutional powers to appoint Justice Kant as the Chief Justice of India with effect from November 24, 2025.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th November

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