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Justice Surya Kant takes charge as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Look at His Journey and Key Judgments

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.

Know thy Judge

Know Your CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant who will take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November

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.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court orders Assam Human Rights Commission to probe alleged fake police encounters in Assam; Sets aside Gauhati HC Judgment, orders legal aid for victims

“The instant matter arises from a series of encounters reported in the State of Assam, the authenticity of which has been called into question on various counts. At the heart of these proceedings lie concerns that straddle the delicate boundary between the imperatives of law enforcement and the inviolable guarantees of life and personal liberty enshrined in our Constitution”.