New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — In a significant move, Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will formally take over the office on November 24, 2025. This announcement was made by the Department of Justice under the Union Ministry of Law, which issued an official notification confirming his appointment on Thursday.

Justice Surya Kant’s elevation to the highest judicial position in the country follows the recommendation of the Collegium, the body responsible for appointing judges to the Supreme Court. His appointment comes as part of the regular transition in the judiciary, with the outgoing CJI, Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, scheduled to retire on November 23, 2025.

Justice Surya Kant has had a distinguished career in the Indian judiciary. Before being appointed as the Chief Justice, he served as the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court. His tenure as a judge has been marked by significant contributions to legal and constitutional matters. Known for his balanced and thoughtful judgments,

 Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, he was the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, where he oversaw several landmark cases that further solidified his standing in the legal community.

Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, who is set to retire as CJI on November 23, has also contributed significantly to the judiciary, with his tenure marked by a fair and progressive approach to law and justice.