Justice Surya Kant sworn in as Chief Justice of India
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What happened
- Justice Surya Kant took oath as Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025; the PM attended the ceremony [PIB].
Background
- Article 124(2) provides for appointment of Supreme Court judges by the President; Article 124(6) requires the oath before the President or a person appointed by him [Constitution].
Why it matters
- Pendency and judicial appointments are the issues every CJI inherits.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-24): justice Surya Kant took oath as Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025; the PM attended the ceremony.
- Pendency and judicial appointments are the issues every CJI inherits.
Quotable data pointJustice Surya Kant took oath as Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025.
PIB: PMO: Oath of Justice Surya Kant as CJI, 24 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Article 124.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Supreme Court judges are appointed under
Answer (a) & explanation
Source: Constitution of India (Legislative Dept).
Practice · UPSC
Under Art. 124(6), the oath is made before
Answer (a) & explanation
Source: Constitution of India (Legislative Dept).
Practice · UPSC
Date of oath
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PMO: Oath of Justice Surya Kant as CJI, 24 Nov 2025
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