Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd CJI; Former CJI Gavai Sets New Precedent by Leaving Official

India witnessed a historic and graceful transition in the judiciary today as Justice *Surya Kant* took oath as the *53rd Chief Justice of India* at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President *Droupadi Murmu* administered the oath, marking the beginning of his nearly 15-month tenure as the head of the Indian judiciary. In an unprecedented gesture, former CJI *BR Gavai**, who superannuated on November 23, left the **official Mercedes-Benz vehicle* for his successor right at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He returned home in a different vehicle, ensuring that the official CJI car was immediately available for Justice Surya Kant’s use — setting a dignified new precedent of courtesy and institutional respect. After the ceremony, Justice Surya Kant added an emotional touch by touching the feet of his elder family members. The event was attended by Vice President **CP Radhakrishnan**, Prime Minister **Narendra Modi**, top judges, dignitaries, and an international delegation from **Bhutan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, and Sri Lanka**, making it a globally significant moment. #JusticeSuryaKant #CJI #ChiefJusticeOfIndia #JusticeBRGavai #SupremeCourtOfIndia #IndianJudiciary #RashtrapatiBhavan #DroupadiMurmu #NarendraModi #CPRadhakrishnan #OathCeremony #JudicialTransition #HistoricMoment #IndianCourts #LegalNews #IndiaNews #BreakingNews #JudiciaryReforms #CJI53 #JusticeSystem #RuleOfLaw #GlobalJudiciary #Bhutan #Kenya #Malaysia #Mauritius #Nepal #SriLanka #JudicialPrecedent #IndiaUpdates