Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Justice Surya Kant assumed office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025, in a ceremony administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. With a distinguished judicial career spanning decades, he has served in key positions including Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2019. His tenure is set to run until February 2027. He is known for his involvement in several landmark constitutional cases, advocacy for judicial reforms, and emphasis on enhancing access to justice through technology, mediation, and institutional strengthening.