When Justice Surya Kant takes the oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025, it will mark a journey that began in the modest lanes of Haryana’s Hisar and culminates at the highest seat of India’s judiciary.

Known for his rights-oriented yet institutionally balanced approach, Justice Kant’s elevation comes at a time when the Supreme Court stands at a crossroads, tasked with defending constitutional freedoms while restoring institutional trust.

A former advocate who rose through the ranks of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Kant has long been recognised for combining empathy with pragmatism.

Born on February 10, 1962, in Hisar district, Haryana, he graduated from Government College, Hisar, and earned his law degree from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. He

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