President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The oath ceremony marked the beginning of his 14-month tenure in the country`s highest judicial office. 

CJI Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, who demitted the CJI’s office on Sunday upon attaining the age of 65, as reported by IANS.