India, Nov. 25 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said Justice Surya Kant's elevation to the post of Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes at a critical juncture for the justice system, and expressed confidence that under his leadership, constitutional values and public trust in the rule of law will be further reinforced.

Justice Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on the abrogation of Article 370 that withdrew Jammu and Kashmir's special status, took oath as the 53rd CJI on Monday. He succeeds Justice BR Gavai.

"Extending my warm wishes to Justice Surya Kant on taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. His elevation marks the beginning of a 14-month tenure at a critical juncture for our ju...