Today, On 24th November, Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment for the judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath as he formally succeeded outgoing CJI BR Gavai on Monday.
Incoming CJI Surya Kant has said clearing pendency of cases and promoting mediation will be his top priorities. He called the 90,000 pending Supreme Court cases his “first and foremost challenge” and stressed mediation as a powerful solution.
