SaralnamaChief Justice of India BR Gavai recommended Justice Surya Kant Sharma as his successor. Justice Surya Kant will become India's 53rd Chief Justice, pending government approval. Born in Petwar village, Haryana, he studied in a rural school until 8th grade. He first saw a city during his 10th board exam in Hansi. His appointment as Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice in 2018 faced controversy. In 2019, he was promoted to the Supreme Court. Justice Surya Kant will be the first Haryanvi to hold India's top judicial post. He has been part of over 1,000 judgments, including constitutional cases. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 11:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Chief Justice of India BR Gavai recommended Justice Surya Kant Sharma as his successor on 27 Oct
- Justice Surya Kant will become India's 53rd Chief Justice on 24 Nov, pending government approval
- Born in Petwar village, Haryana, he studied in a rural school until 8th grade