CJI Gavai recommends appointment of Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant to the Centre for his appointment as the next CJI. Justice Kant, the second senior-most judge, is set to assume office on November 24, following CJI Gavai's retirement. His tenure as the 53rd Chief Justice of India will extend over 1.2 years.