New Chief Justice of India shares his vision for a smoother court system

India Nov 29, 2025

Justice Surya Kant, just sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice, is already pushing for change.
He announced that starting December 1, Supreme Court case listings will be streamlined to cut down on last-minute scheduling chaos and reduce the flood of urgent hearing requests from lawyers.

Teamwork and steady progress at the top

Justice Kant says he's making Bar Association concerns a personal priority, drawing on his past experience working closely with lawyers to fix infrastructure issues.
He thanked colleagues for their support and emphasized that real reform takes teamwork—he's not promising instant fixes, but wants everyone to feel included in the process.