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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai has recommended the Central Government to appoint Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice. Justice Surya Kant, the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court after the current CJI, can take charge as the 53rd CJI of the country on November 24.
CJI Gavai will retire on 23 November. According to sources, Justice Gavai, who took oath as the Chief Justice on May 14 this year, has recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant to the Union Law Ministry as the next Chief Justice. Justice Surya Kant’s tenure as CJI will be more than one year and two months. He will retire on 9 February 2027. Let us tell you that the retirement age of Supreme Court judges is 65 years.
CJI Gavai praised Justice Surya Kant
In his recommendation, CJI Gavai has described Justice Kant as suitable and capable to take charge in all aspects. He also said that both have similar social background, which is full of determination and struggle. Gavai said, “Like me, Justice Kant also comes from a section of the society that has seen struggle at every level of life, which makes me believe that he will be best suited to understand the pain and suffering of those who need the judiciary to protect their rights.”
Who is Justice Surya Kant
Born on 10 February 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, Justice Surya Kant’s rise to the highest position in the judiciary reflects his academic excellence and administrative skills. Justice Surya Kant, a Hisar graduate, obtained his law degree from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1984. He started his career from Hisar District Court before moving to Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1985.
He has expertise in constitutional, service and civil matters. His legal understanding and balanced advocacy have given him the opportunity to represent many major public institutions, including universities, boards and banks. In the year 2000, at the age of just 38, he became the youngest Advocate General of Haryana. An achievement that made him one of the most prominent legal figures in the state. The next year he was given the status of senior advocate.
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