Justice Surya Kant has been named the 53rd Chief Justice of India

Current Context: Justice Surya Kant was officially announced as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on October 30, 2025.

• He will assume office on November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, and serve until February 9, 2027.
• Born on February 10, 1962, in Haryana, he earlier served as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court and became a Supreme Court judge in 2019.
• He was part of landmark benches on the abrogation of Article 370 and the Electoral Bonds case.
• Known for his focus on constitutional law, governance, and social justice, he also chaired the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.
• His tenure is expected to oversee major constitutional cases and judicial reforms.

Question:

Q.1 Who was officially announced as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on October 30, 2025?
a) Justice Surya Kant
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice Bhushan R. Gavai
d) Justice Abdul Nazeer

Answer: a) The Government notified Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd CJI on October 30, 2025.