CJI Surya Kant to administer oath to five new Supreme Court judges
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to swear in five new Supreme Court judges on June 2, 2026. The appointments follow the formal approval of the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations.
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The appointment of new judges is critical for maintaining the operational capacity and judicial independence of India's highest court.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to administer the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), following the Centre’s approval of their elevation to the apex court. According to a circular issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the swearing-in ceremony of Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, and Arun Palli, along with senior advocate V. Mohana, will be held at 10.30 a.m. in the Auditorium on the third floor of the Administrative Buildings Complex (ABC) of the Supreme Court.
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