Justice Surya Kant has been formally appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was made by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Thursday, who stated that the President of India has exercised her constitutional powers to appoint Justice Kant as the CJI with effect from November 24, 2025. As the 53rd CJI, Justice Kant will have a tenure till February 9, 2027.

Meghwal wrote on X, “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. I convey my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to him.”

Who Is Justice Surya Kant?

Born on February 10, 19

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