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Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice BR Gavai and assume office as the Chief Justice of India tomorrow, Monday. He will have a tenure of approximately 14 months.
Justice Surya Kant will be sworn in as CJI tomorrow as Justice BR Gavai retires today
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai is retiring today on Sunday. Friday was his last working day at the Supreme Court where he delivered an emotional farewell address.
Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice BR Gavai and assume office as the Chief Justice of India tomorrow, Monday. He will have a tenure of approximately 14 months.
How Is The CJI Appointed?
India has a fixed ceremonial order for the appointment of a Chief Justice. When the current CJI is about a month away from retirement, the Union Law Ministry requests him to recommend a successor. The current CJI recommends the name of the most senior judge in the Supreme Court's seniority order. After this process is formally completed, the new CJI is appointed with the President's approval. Thus, the country receives its new Chief Justice.
Who Is Justice Surya Kant?
Justice Surya Kant was born in Hisar, Haryana. He is known in the judicial community for his humble nature and balanced judgments. He graduated from the Government Postgraduate College, Hisar, in 1981 and then completed his law degree (LLB) from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, in 1984.
My journey from lawyer to CJI has been truly honourable: BR Gavai
B.R. Gavai, expressing his emotions during his address on Saturday, said, "My voice is filled with joy at the affection and kind words of all of you. When I leave this courtroom for the last time, I will have the satisfaction of having done my part with complete dedication to serve the country."
Recalling his 40-year career, Justice Gavai said that the journey from lawyer to High Court judge, then Supreme Court judge, and finally Chief Justice of India was extremely satisfying and honourable.
