Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He replaces Justice B.R. Gavai. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where Justice Kant took the oath in Hindi.

Justice Surya Kant has been involved in several important judgments, including the verdict on the abrogation of Article 370, which removed Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.

He was appointed as the next Chief Justice on October 30 and will serve for nearly 15 months. His term will end on February 9, 2027, when he turns 65.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other senior leaders attended the ceremony.

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