Delhi, 27 October (H.S.): Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Monday formally recommended Justice Suryakant to the central government as his successor. The move adheres to the established tradition where the outgoing CJI proposes the most senior judge for the country's highest judicial post.

The current Chief Justice, B.R. Gavai, is scheduled to retire on November 23.Based on the principle of seniority, Justice Suryakant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He is expected to serve a tenure of approximately 14 months in the top post and is scheduled to retire on February 9, 2027.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar