India, Oct. 27 -- Justice Surya Kant is set to become the next Chief Justice of India, following Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai's recommendation naming him as his successor. Once formally notified by the government, he is expected to assume office on November 24 and serve until February 9, 2027.

Chief Justice Gavai, in his recommendation, described Justice Kant as "suited and competent in all aspects to take the helm," adding that both shared a similar social background marked by perseverance and struggle.

"Like me, Justice Kant also belongs to the class in society that has seen struggles at every stage in life, which makes me confident that he would be best suited to understand the pain and sufferings of those who need the judiciary to ...