Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Justice Surya Kant Sworn as 53rd CJI
Justice Surya Kant has become the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
He took an oath in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath.
Justice Kant will serve until February 9, 2027.
He has been part of important court decisions, like the one about Article 370.
His main focus will be on reducing the backlog of cases in the Supreme Court.
The process of appointing the Chief Justice involves the President and a group of senior judges.
This group is called the collegium.
The Constitution gives the President the power to make rules for certain Union Territories, like Chandigarh.
This can affect how these areas are governed.
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 25, 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Justice Kant will serve until February 9, 2027, with a focus on reducing court arrears.
He has been involved in significant judgments, including the abrogation of Article 370.
The appointment process involves the collegium system and Presidential consultation under Article 124(2).
- Who
- Justice Surya Kant
- What
- Swearing-in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India
- When
- November 25, 2025
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To succeed Justice B R Gavai and lead the Supreme Court of India
- Justice Surya Kant
- 53rd Chief Justice of India
- Oath Ceremony
- Administered by President Droupadi Murmu
- Term Duration
- Until February 9, 2027
- Key Priority
- Addressing arrears in the Supreme Court
- Notable Cases
- Involved in landmark judgments including abrogation of Article 370
- Appointment Process
- Collegium system and Presidential consultation
- Article 124(2)
- President appoints Supreme Court judges after consultation
- Article 240
- President's power to make regulations for certain Union Territories