Justice Surya Kant was formally sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, November 24, 2025. Taking the oath in Hindi, the new Chief Justice affirmed his commitment to uphold the Constitution and perform his duties with integrity and dedication.
Justice Kant will lead the Indian judiciary for a little over a year, with his tenure set to conclude upon his retirement on February 9, 2027. His appointment marks a significant transition at the Supreme Court as he assumes the country’s highest judicial office.
