Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant just took over as India's 53rd Chief Justice at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath in Hindi.
His term runs until February 2027.
In a thoughtful gesture, outgoing CJI BR Gavai handed over the official car and quietly left in his own—setting a respectful tone for the transition.
Ceremony highlights and Kant's journey
The event saw top leaders like Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (who posted his congratulations on X) in attendance, along with chief justices from several neighboring countries.
Justice Kant's story is inspiring—he started out practicing law in Hisar, Haryana, rose to become Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, and is now leading India's judiciary after years of dedication and landmark judgments.