Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has proposed the name of Justice Surya Kant, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor to the Centre.
CJI BR Gavai will retire on November 23. Once notified by the government, Justice Surya Kant will become the 53rd Chief Justice of India and will serve until his retirement on February 9, 2027 — a tenure of about 14 months.
