Surya Kant Age, Wiki and Bio

Surya Kant

Quick Info

ProfessionChief Justice
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/02/1962
Age63 years
BirthplacePetwar, Hisar, Haryana, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSurya Kant Sharma
Known ForBeing appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India (November 2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper (partially bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree (1981) from Government Post Graduate College, Hisar
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (1984) from Maharishi Dayanand University
  • Master's degree in Law (2011) from Kurukshetra University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Marital StatusMarried
HometownHisar, Haryana

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherMadan Gopal Sharma
Siblings3 Brothers (Rishi Kant, Shiv Kant, Dev Kant), 1 Sister (Kamala Devi)

Career

OverviewJustice Surya Kant has had a distinguished judicial career since 2000. He has held various positions, including Advocate General of Haryana and Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Notable for his commitment to judicial efficiency and social justice, he has made significant contributions to legal reforms and landmark judgments.
Positions Held
  • Advocate General of Haryana (2000)
  • Designated Senior Advocate (2001)
  • Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court (2004)
  • Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court (2018)
  • Judge of the Supreme Court of India (2019)
  • 53rd Chief Justice of India (expected November 2025)
Notable Judgments
  • Guided reforms for prisoners' family rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.
  • Cancelled several controversial land acquisitions in Haryana.
  • Part of significant decisions regarding Article 370 and the electoral bonds scheme.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Surya Kant started his legal career in Hisar after completing his bachelor's in law in 1984.
He became the youngest Advocate General of Haryana at the age of 38.
Justice Kant has actively participated in legal reforms through his roles in various legal and governmental committees.