According to the recommendation made by the current Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
The appointment is expected to take effect on November 24, 2025.
Tenure: His term as Chief Justice is expected to last for approximately 15 months, until his retirement on February 9, 2027.
Upon taking office, he will become the first Chief Justice of India to hail from Haryana.
During his judicial career, he has been part of several significant rulings, including: The 2023 verdict that upheld the abrogation of Article 370.