President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed Justice Surya Kant As 53rd Chief Justice of India. The Department of Justice under the Union Law Ministry released a notification declaring his appointment.

Justice Surya Kant will take over from Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, who is set to retire on November 23.

In a post on X, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "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," he added.

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