New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Justice Surya Kant on Monday officially assumed charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, shortly after being administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Following the ceremony, the newly appointed CJI arrived at the Supreme Court, where he offered floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B.R. Ambedkar, underscoring his commitment to constitutional values and justice delivery.

President Murmu shared the update on the oath-taking ceremony through X (formerly Twitter), posting, "Shri Justice Surya Kant sworn in as the Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

Congratulatory messages poured in, with leaders, legal experts and public figures expressing confid...