Justice Surya Kant became the new Chief Justice of the country on Monday (November 24, 2025). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him as the 53rd CJI. Former Chief Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai was also present at his swearing-in ceremony. Justice BR Gavai reached the swearing-in ceremony in the CJI’s official car, but after the program he went back in another car.

A statement regarding this has been issued by the office of former CJI Gavai. According to the statement, ‘Justice BR Gavai set a new example. After the swearing-in ceremony, he left the official car designated for the CJI and went back to Rashtrapati Bhavan in another car so that the Chief Justice’s car was available for the new CJI Surya Kant to go to the Supreme Court.

Justice BR Gavai retired from the post of CJI on 23 November. He became the 52nd Chief Justice of the country in May this year. During his tenure, he heard many important cases and gave verdicts. On November 21, a bench of five judges of the Supreme Court sent a presidential reference and replied to 14 questions asked by President Draupadi Murmu. November 21 was Justice Gavai’s last working day as CJI and he was also included in this bench.

Justice BR Gavai was the second Dalit judge after Justice KG Balakrishnan to head the Indian judiciary. Overwhelmed by the honor he received on his last working day, Justice Gavai said that he is leaving the institution with a feeling of complete satisfaction after completing a journey of four decades as a lawyer and judge and as a student of justice.

Justice BR Gavai had also said during this time that he is secular. Although he follows Buddhism, he has not done any in-depth study of any religion. He had said that he believes and respects every religion like Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Buddhism.

Justice BR Gavai had also told that his father was also secular and a true follower of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar and his thinking about religions came from his father only. He told that his father was associated with politics and when he used to go on his political tour and someone told him that the Dargah here is very famous or the Gurudwara somewhere is famous, then he used to visit those religious places.

(With inputs from Nipun Sehgal)

The Central Government has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice (CJI) of the country. The Justice Department of the Union Law Ministry made this formal announcement. Now he will take oath on 24 November 2025 and succeed the current CJI Justice B.R. He will replace Gavai, whose tenure ends on November 23.

Law Minister Arun Ram Meghwal, while sharing the information on Hearty congratulations and best wishes to him.

Supreme judge of the country will remain for 15 months

Justice Surya Kant’s tenure will be about 15 months. He will retire on 9 February 2027 on completing the age of 65 years. Many important judicial decisions are expected from him during his tenure.

From the village to the highest court of the country

Justice Surya Kant’s life is full of both struggle and inspiration. He was born on 10 February 1962 in Petwar village of Hisar district, Haryana. His family was associated with education. Most of the people in the family were teachers. Suryakant, who came from an ordinary background of the village, studied till 8th class in the village itself. He saw the glitter of the city for the first time when he reached Hansi town of Hisar to appear for the 10th class examination.

Start of studies and career

In the year 1981, he completed his graduation from Government Post Graduate College, Hisar. After this, he obtained a law degree from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1984. Famous freestyle wrestler Geeta Phogat and actor Jaideep Ahlawat have also completed their studies from this university. After obtaining his degree, he started practicing law from the district court of Hisar. Gradually, he started being recognized as an honest, sharp and sensitive lawyer.

More than 20 years of judicial experience

Justice Surya Kant has more than 20 years of experience as a judge. He has given many historic and society-oriented decisions. His working style in the court is considered calm, clear and fair. He always gives priority to sensitivity along with justice.

He served as a judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and later became the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. During his tenure, many efforts were made to bring the justice system closer to the common people.

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Justice BR Gawai will be the next Chief Justice of the country. President Draupadi Murmu has approved his name. Earlier, his name was recommended by the current Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna. Let’s know from where he has taken degrees.

Born on 24 November 1960 in Amravati, Maharashtra, Justice Gawai completed his BA and LLB from Nagpur University. Gawai, who came from an ordinary family, made education his ladder and made his own identity in the legal world.

Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted post

Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, while sharing information on the social media platform X, said that Justice BR. Gawai has been appointed under the rights conferred under the Constitution of India. He is currently working as a judge in the Supreme Court and will take over the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from 14 May 2025.

In exercise of the powerers conferred by the constitution of India, the president is please Effect from 14th May, 2025.

– Arjun Ram Meghwal (@Arjunrammeghwal) April 29, 2025

Was started in 1985 advocacy

According to media reports, Justice BR Gavai started practicing in 1985 and in a few years, Nagpur bench and Bombay High Court were recognized with their ability. He was a permanent lawyer for several municipal corporations including Amravati University and later also served as a government lawyer and public prosecutor.

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Supreme Court judge made in 2019

On 14 November 2003, he was appointed Additional Judge in the Bombay High Court and in 2005 he became a permanent judge. After this, he presided over various matters in Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji benches. On 24 May 2019, he was made a judge of the Supreme Court.

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