Justice Surya Kant is now Chief Justice of India

India Nov 25, 2025

Justice Surya Kant just became the 53rd Chief Justice of India, with President Droupadi Murmu swearing him in at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
He's the first CJI from Haryana—a proud moment for his home state.
The event saw Prime Minister Modi, top judges, and outgoing CJI B. R. Gavai warmly welcoming him.

A record-breaking crowd and a heartfelt celebration

This was no ordinary ceremony—235 guests showed up, making it the biggest CJI swearing-in yet.
Alongside political leaders like Haryana's CM Naib Singh Saini and ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, there were teachers from Kant's school days and plenty of family, friends, and village elders who traveled from Hisar to cheer him on.