Surya Kant
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| Surya Kant in 2025 | |
| Born | 10 February 1962 (age 63) Petwar, Hisar, Haryana, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws |
| Alma mater | Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak Kurukshetra University |
| Occupation | Judge |
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| Known for | 53rd Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court Judge, Former Advocate General of Haryana |
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| Parents | Madan Gopal Sharma (Father) |
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| Website | Justice Surya Kant |
Surya Kant is an Indian judge currently serving as the 53rd Chief Justice of India from 23 November 2025.[1][2][3] In the past, he was a judge in the Himachal Pradesh High Court and the Punjab & Haryana High Court, as well as a Senior Advocate and Advocate General of Haryana. In addition, he is the ex officio patron-in-chief of the National Legal Services Authority and a guest of the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi.
Early Life & Education
Kant was born 10 February 1962 in Petwar village, Hisar, Haryana, into a middle-class family. His father, Madan Gopal Sharma, was a Sanskrit teacher.[4][5]
In 1981, he graduated from Government Post Graduate College in Hisar; in 1984, he obtained a Bachelor of Laws from Maharishi Dayanand University in Rohtak; and in 2011, he obtained a Master of Laws with First Class First from Kurukshetra University.[6][7]
Career
Kant began his legal career as an Advocate and became the youngest Advocate General of Haryana. On January 9, 2004, he was appointed as a judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
In 2007, he was proposed for two terms in a row as a member of the National Legal Services Authority. On October 5, 2018, he was named Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. On May 24, 2019, he took the oath of office as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. As of November 23, 2025, he is India's 53rd Chief Justice.
Notable Works
- Advocate General of Haryana
- Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
- Judge of the Supreme Court of India
- Chief Justice of India
Achievements and Recognition
Surya Kant became the youngest Advocate General of Haryana and later served as a member, and then Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority. He is also recognised for attending and organising several prestigious legal conferences throughout his career. And now in 2025, he becomes the 53rd Chief Justice Of India.
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References
- ↑ CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India . In www.newindianexpress.com (27 October 2025) . Retrieved 21 Nov 2025
- ↑ Justice Surya Kant appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India . In thehindu.com (30 October 2025)
- ↑ Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India . In thehindu.com (24 November 2025)
- ↑ Full court reference for Justice Kant, by Vijay Arora (24 May 2019)
- ↑ SC collegium's two new judge picks set to give India its second Dalit chief justice . In ThePrint (9 May 2019) . Retrieved 24 Nov 2025
- ↑ Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice . In hphighcourt.nic.in . Retrieved 24 Nov 2025
- ↑ Justice Surya Kant appointed Chief Justice of HP High Court . In thestatesman.com (3 October 2018) . Retrieved 24 Nov 2025
- 1962 births
- Living people
- Chief Justices of India
- Judges of the Supreme Court of India
- Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Chief Justices of Himachal Pradesh High Court
- Advocates General for Indian states
- Indian judges
- Kurukshetra University alumni
- Maharishi Dayanand University alumni
- People from Haryana