CJI Gavai names Justice Surya Kant as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai has initiated the formal process to appoint his successor by recommending Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, to the Union government, Hindustan Times reported. The recommendation marks the final administrative responsibility of the outgoing Chief Justice before his retirement next month.

When will Justice Surya Kant assume office?

Justice Surya Kant, who ranks next in the order of seniority, is expected to take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India following Justice Gavai’s retirement on 23 November.

Justice Surya Kant, who was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, would have a tenure of over 1.2 years as the CJI. He is due to retire on February 9, 2027.

The retirement age of Supreme Court