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Justice Surya Kant Appointed 53rd Chief Justice of India, To Assume Office on Nov 24
Justice Surya Kant, one of the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who congratulated Justice Kant on his appointment via X (formerly Twitter). He will take charge on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and will hold office until February 9, 2027. Justice Surya Kant, who hails from Haryana, has a distinguished judicial
Justice Surya Kant Appointed 53rd Chief Justice of India, To Assume Office on Nov 24
Justice Surya Kant, one of the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who congratulated Justice Kant on his appointment via X (formerly Twitter). He will take charge on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and will hold office until February 9, 2027. Justice Surya Kant, who hails from Haryana, has a distinguished judicial
Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request
In a notable alimony case heard by the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai expressed strong criticism of a woman’s demand for Rs 12 crore in alimony, along with a BMW car. The woman, who had been married for just 18 months, was seeking an extravagant sum for her maintenance, despite being well-educated with qualifications including an MBA and experience as an IT expert. During the hear
Supreme Court Criticizes Woman’s Rs 12 Crore Alimony Demand, Questions BMW Request
In a notable alimony case heard by the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai expressed strong criticism of a woman’s demand for Rs 12 crore in alimony, along with a BMW car. The woman, who had been married for just 18 months, was seeking an extravagant sum for her maintenance, despite being well-educated with qualifications including an MBA and experience as an IT expert. During the hear
Justice BR Gavai Becomes 52nd Chief Justice of India
In a historic moment for the Indian judiciary, Justice BR Gavai took the oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. With this appointment, Justice Gavai also becomes the first Chief Justice of India from the Buddhist community, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s judicial and social history. Justice Gavai succeeds Chief Justice DY Chandrachu
Justice BR Gavai Becomes 52nd Chief Justice of India
In a historic moment for the Indian judiciary, Justice BR Gavai took the oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. With this appointment, Justice Gavai also becomes the first Chief Justice of India from the Buddhist community, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s judicial and social history. Justice Gavai succeeds Chief Justice DY Chandrachu









