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Surya Kant

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Surya Kant is an Indian jurist and the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Prior to his elevation as judge, Kant was a Senior Advocate and has served the Advocate General for Haryana.

BORN

10 February 1962

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Key facts

Born
10 February 1962, Hisar district
State of birth
Hisar district, Haryana
Sector
Law & judiciary
Profession
Chief judge of Supreme Court of India
Gender
Male

Biography

Surya Kant is an Indian jurist and the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Prior to his elevation as judge, Kant was a Senior Advocate and has served the Advocate General for Haryana. He is also the visitor of National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, and the ex officio patron-in-chief of National Legal Services Authority.

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Timeline

  1. 1962Born in Hisar district
  2. 2025Becomes Chief Justice of India
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