Justice Surya Kant: India’s 53rd Chief Justice in 2025

Justice Surya Kant, India’s 53rd Chief Justice, brings decades of judicial experience from high courts to the Supreme Court. Known for consumer, environmental and constitutional rulings, he is expected to prioritise faster case disposal, technology-led reforms, transparency in appointments, and access to justice. His tenure, seniority, and landmark judgments make this a high-stakes transition for the judiciary in 2025 leadership.