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Who has been appointed as the 53st Chief Justice of India (CJI) in 2025?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
  2. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
  3. Justice B.R. Gavai
  4. Justice Surya Kant

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Justice Surya Kant

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Justice Surya Kant šŸ“š Explanation: Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the 53st Chief Justice of India in November 24, 2025, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai. His tenure is expected to last until February 9, 2027. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President of India under Article 124 of the Constitution. Justice Surya Kant has been part of several landmark judgments, including those related to the Electoral Bonds and the abrogation of Article 370. Background: Born in Haryana, he previously served as a judge of the Supreme Court of India and was formerly the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.