New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Justice Surya Kant was today sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in a ceremony marked by global judicial participation, symbolism, and a strong Indian ethos. Taking his oath in Hindi, Justice Kant signalled a shift towards deeper reliance on Indian jurisprudence rather than colonial-era legal frameworks.
With a tenure lasting till February 9, 2027, Justice Kant steps into the highest judicial office with a clear vision: cut down pendency, strengthen grassroots access to justice, and modernise judicial functioning through Indian legal traditions and values.
Born on 10 February 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, to a modest middle-class family, Justice Surya Kant's rise i...