Justice Surya Kant, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will assume office on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and will serve until February 9, 2027.

Chief Justice BR Gavai had on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor to lead the judiciary.

The appointment was announced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on X, who posted, “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, 2025.” He extended his “heartiest congratulations and best wishes” to the incoming

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