Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath As The 53rd Chief Justice of India

New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant. The oath ceremony of Justice Surya Kant was graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other Supreme Court judges and Chief Justices and judges from Bhutan, Kenya, Malaysia, Brazil, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

After taking oath as the new Chief Justice of India, former CJI BR Gavai extended his wishes and were seen sharing a warm moment with a hug with Justice Surya Kant. Justice Surya Kant extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.

Who is Justice Surya Kant?

Surya Kant has been part of key verdicts on the abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Bihar electoral roll revision, and the Pegasus spyware case. Appointed on October 30, he will serve for nearly 15 months and demit office on February 9, 2027, upon turning 65. 

VIDEO | Delhi: Justice Surya Kant takes oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.

He has been part of key verdicts on the abrogation of Article 370, Bihar electoral roll revision, and the Pegasus spyware case. Appointed on October 30, he will serve for nearly 15 months and demit… pic.twitter.com/4cIog6pnH1

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VIDEO | Delhi: Justice Surya Kant greets President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.

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