Who is Justice Surya Kant, recommended as next CJI? A look at his journey from classroom to courtroom

Justice Surya Kant, set to become India’s 53rd Chief Justice on 23 November 2025, has risen from a humble background in Hisar, Haryana, to the Supreme Court. Known for his constitutional clarity and social empathy, he has served as Advocate General, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, and now as Executive Chairman of NALSA.