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Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding sitting Justice Bhushan R. He will assume charge on November 24 after the retirement of Gavai, who is leaving the post on November 23.
The Department of Justice under the Union Law Ministry issued an official notification announcing his appointment on Thursday.
“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 November 24, 2025,” Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said in a post on Twitter.
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 Chief Justice of India with effect from November 24, 2025.
I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes… pic.twitter.com/3X0XFd1Uc9
– Arjun Ram Meghwal (@arjunrammeghwal) 30 October 2025
Justice Surya Kant will serve as CJI for about 15 months till February 9, 2027, when he will reach the superannuation age of 65 years.
Justice Kant, who has served as a Supreme Court judge since 2019, will take over the leadership of the judiciary at a time of important judicial and constitutional deliberations.