Justice Surya Kant Recommended As Next Chief Justice of India by CJI BR Gavai in Letter to Law Ministry
Chief Justice BR Gavai on Monday, October 27, sent a letter to the Union Law Ministry naming Justice Surya Kant as his successor. With this, Justice Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, is expected to take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India after CJI Gavai’s retirement on November 23.
Chief Justice BR Gavai on Monday, October 27, sent a letter to the Union Law Ministry naming Justice Surya Kant as his successor. With this, Justice Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, is expected to take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India after CJI Gavai’s retirement on November 23. The recommendation aligns with the memorandum of procedure, which mandates that the senior-most judge of the apex court be considered fit for the position. Justice Kant’s tenure will extend till February 9, 2027, spanning nearly 15 months. The move follows the Centre’s recent initiation of the process to appoint the next CJI. Next CJI of India: Centre Begins Chief Justice of India Appointment Process As Justice BR Gavai Nears Retirement.
CJI BR Gavai Recommends Justice Surya Kant as His Successor
CJI BR Gavai in a letter to the Union Law Ministry recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor Chief Justice of India. Justice Kant to be the 53rd Chief Justice of India #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/EoGcg2Uc8c
— Bar and Bench (@barandbench) October 27, 2025
Justice Surya Kant Recommended as Next Chief Justice of India by CJI BR Gavai
CJI B R Gavai recommends to Union Law Ministry appointment of Justice Surya Kant as next CJI
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 27, 2025
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