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 career spanning over three decades. Before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2019, he served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and as a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He is widely recognized for his judgments on constitutional law, governance, and social equity, emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights and ethical governance within the judiciary.

As Chief Justice of India, Justice Kant is expected to oversee several significant constitutional cases, including those concerning electoral reforms, criminal justice, and digital privacy. His tenure comes at a crucial time for the Indian judiciary, with major legal and administrative reforms under consideration. Known for his balanced and progressive judicial approach, Justice Surya Kant’s leadership is anticipated to further strengthen the Supreme Court’s commitment to justice, transparency, and constitutional values.