Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Justice Surya Kant has been recommended to take over as the 53rd Chief Justice of India after the retirement of Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai. He was elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, and will serve as CJI for about 14 months, until February 9, 2027. Notably, Justice Surya Kant will be the first Chief Justice of India hailing from the state of Haryana, marking an important milestone in the history of the Indian judiciary.