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Govt begins process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line
Updated On: 23 October, 2025 05:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Justice Surya Kant is the seniormost judge after the CJI and is next in line to become the head of the Indian judiciary. Once appointed, Justice Surya Kant will become the next CJI on November 24 and hold the office for nearly 15 months till February 9, 2027
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Once appointed, Justice Surya Kant will become the next CJI on November 24. Representational Pic/File
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said.
The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI.
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