Justice Surya Kant takes oath today as the 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant takes oath today as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai

He will serve a 15-month tenure, demitting office on February 9, 2027, upon turning 65

Known for major constitutional rulings like Article 370, Pegasus spyware case, Bihar’s 65-lakh voter roll revision, free speech, and citizenship matters

Also part of the Bench examining powers of Governors and President over bills passed by state legislatures

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