Justice Surya Kant, who grew up in Haryana’s Petwar village, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. His journey—from a rural classroom without furniture to the country’s top judicial post—reflects determination and hard work. The Law Ministry issued his appointment notification on Thursday. He will take oath on November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice B. R. Gavai, and will serve till February 9, 2027.

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•  Justice Surya Kant named 53rd Chief Justice of India, to take oath on 24 Nov 2025.
•  Appointment notified by Law Ministry’s Department of Justice on Thursday.
• Will succeed Justice B. R. Gavai, who retires 23 Nov 2025.
•  Term to continue till 9 Feb 2027.
•  Born in Petwar village, Hisar district, Haryana, 136 km from New Delhi.
•  Came from a farmer’s family owning around six acres of land.
•  Attended a school without furniture, studied under modest conditions.
•  Known for his strong academic record and rural roots.
• His brother recalled Surya’s vow as a teenager: “I will change my life.”
•  Journey from Haryana fields to Supreme Court shows India’s social mobility and grit.