Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Landmark Judgments and a Vision for Gender Justice

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Known for landmark judgments, he succeeds Justice B R Gavai and will serve for nearly 15 months. His career highlights include abrogation of Article 370, citizenship rights, and gender justice.

Justice Surya Kant was officially sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the beginning of his 15-month tenure. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath in the presence of senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.

Justice Kant's career is decorated with landmark judgments, such as the abrogation of Article 370 and rulings on citizenship rights. As a part of his commitment to gender justice, he has been instrumental in reserving one-third of seats in bar associations for women and ensuring democratic fairness in grassroots elections.

Known for his insightful legal acumen, Justice Kant was involved in high-profile cases, including the Pegasus spyware controversy and upholding the One Rank-One Pension scheme. His tenure promises significant contributions to India's judicial landscape, focusing on constitutional and gender justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)