53rd Chief Justice of India

➤ What is the News?

Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on 24 November 2025.

➤ Who Administered the Oath?

• President of India administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

➤ About Justice Surya Kant

• Born: 10 February 1962, Hisar district, Haryana

• Education:

  • LL.B – Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak

  • LL.M – Kurukshetra University

• Background: Known for simplicity, rural upbringing, and strong legal scholarship.

➤ Career Timeline

• Advocate-General of Haryana (2000)

• Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court (2004)

• Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court (2018)

• Judge, Supreme Court of India (2019)

• Chief Justice of India (2025)

➤ Tenure

• Will serve for 15 months as CJI.

➤ Why is it Important?

• Upholds seniority tradition of appointing CJIs.

• Comes with vast experience from High Courts to Supreme Court.

• Expected to lead key reforms in judicial transparency and case pendency.

➤ Predecessor

• Succeeds Justice B. R. Gavai (52nd CJI).

➤ Expected Focus Areas

• Speeding up pending cases

• Digitisation of courts

• Strengthening judicial infrastructure

• Ensuring faster case listing and disposal