CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.
On May 7, 2025, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before his retirement. His tenure, marked by significant judicial contributions and landmark judgments, ends this month, paving the way for Justice Bhushan Ramesh Gavai as the next CJI amidst discussions on future judicial leadership.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice BR Gavai as his successor, with Gavai expected to take oath on May 14. He will become the second Dalit CJI, following Justice KG Balakrishnan in 2007. Gavai, a Supreme Court judge, has contributed to significant judgments, including demonetization and electoral bonds.
