Surya Kant
Appointments & TransfersNews

Justice Surya Kant has succeeded 52nd CJI B.R. Gavai, who demitted office on 23-11-2025. Justice Surya Kant’s Chief Justiceship will last till February 2027.

Surya Kant
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Justice Surya Kant will take charge as Chief Justice with effect from 24-11-2025 and succeed CJI B.R. Gavai who will retire on 23-11-2025.

justice bagchi
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Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.