Justice Surya Kant to take over as 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) and will assume office on November 24, 2025.
• He succeeds Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, who retires on November 23, 2025.
• Justice Surya Kant will serve as CJI for approximately 16 months, until February 9, 2027.
• Born in Haryana in 1962, he obtained his law degree in 1984 and has held various positions, including Advocate-General of Haryana.

Detailed Insights:

• Justice Surya Kant's appointment was officially announced by the Department of Justice under the Union Law Ministry.
• He began his legal career in 1984 and specialized in constitutional, service, and civil matters at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• He was the youngest Advocate-General of Haryana and later became a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2004.
• Justice Surya Kant has served on the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and was appointed Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court of India.
• He is currently the Executive Chairman of NALSA and is involved in several committees of the Indian Law Institute.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Chief Justice of India (CJI): The highest-ranking judge of the Supreme Court of India.
• National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): A statutory body that provides free legal services to eligible sections of society.
• Advocate-General: The highest law officer in a state government, responsible for advising the government on legal matters.