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Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India

26 November 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSJustice SuryaKant: 53rd ChiefJustice of India26 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Justice Surya Kant took over from CJI B. R. Gavai.

Key facts

  • 53rd CJI: Justice Surya Kant; tenure 24 November 2025 to 9 February 2027.
  • The CJI heads the judiciary and presides over the Supreme Court.

Constitutional articles

  • 124(1): Supreme Court; 124(2): judges named by the President after consultation.
  • 126: Acting CJI; 127: ad hoc judges; 128: retired judges as SC judges.

Appointment steps

  • The senior-most SC judge, if fit, is conventionally chosen.
  • Outgoing CJI recommends to the Union Law Minister; then Prime Minister; then President.
  • President issues a warrant of appointment; oath is taken before the President.

Exam angle

  • Acting CJI: Article 126.
  • Written practice: 1999 Memorandum of Procedure.

Test yourself

1. Who succeeded CJI B. R. Gavai as the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

Justice Surya Kant took office on 24 November 2025.

2. Which article of the Constitution provides for appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of India?

The notes list Article 126 for an Acting CJI.

3. To whom does the outgoing CJI recommend the next CJI under the appointment procedure noted here?

The recommendation goes to the Union Law Minister about a month before retirement.

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