New Delhi, Oct 30: Justice Surya Kant was on Thursday appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and he will assume charge on November 24.
The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his appointment.
Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R Gavai, who demits office on November 23.
He will be the CJI for nearly 15 months and will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has also extended best wishes to Justice Surya Kant. (PTI)
