Overview
- The recommendation was sent to the Law Ministry, initiating the formal process for appointing the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
- Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge after Gavai, is expected to serve until his February 9, 2027 retirement, a tenure of about 14–15 months.
- The move followed an October 23 request from the government asking the incumbent to name his successor under the Memorandum of Procedure.
- Upon notification, Kant would be the first person from Haryana to hold the top judicial office.
- Gavai praised Kant as “suited and competent in all aspects to take the helm,” saying he would be an asset to the institution.