Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

The Supreme Court witnessed a significant constitutional moment as Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President administered the oath.

Justice Kant, who began his legal practice in 1984, previously served as Advocate General of Haryana before his elevation as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

He later became Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019. The Court noted that his tenure as CJI will continue until February 9, 2027.