New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Justice Kant 63, succeeded Justice BR Gavai, who retired officially on 23 November.

Hailing from Haryana, Justice Surya Kant has many firsts associated with him. He is the first judge from Haryana to occupy the country's highest judicial office. He will serve as CJI for just over 14 months until 9 February 2027 and is the first CJI from Haryana.

Born on 10 February 1962, in Petwar village of Narnaund region in Haryana's Hisar, Justice Kant hails from humble beginnings.

Justice Kant is the first-generation lawyer from the family, according to Justice Kant's elder brother, Rishi Kant, a retired drawing teacher who ...