Key Points:

• Justice Surya Kant is the second senior-most Supreme Court judge after the incumbent CJI Gavai’s retirement on November 24 .
• Justice Kant was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in October, 2018 .
• He is due to retire on February 9, 2027 .
• CJI Gavai recommends appointment of Justice Surya Kant as next CJI