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Foreign Chief Justices and Senior Judges to Attend Swearing-In of Justice Surya Kant as Chief Justice of India

Foreign Chief Justices and Senior Judges to Attend Swearing-In of Justice Surya Kant as Chief Justice of India

The Supreme Court of India will host distinguished foreign judicial delegations during the Oath Ceremony of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and the Constitution Day Celebrations, 2025. Senior judges, Chief Justices, and eminent legal dignitaries from Bhutan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, and Sri Lanka will participate in the events, reflecting India’s growing international judicial engagement and commitment to global legal cooperation.

The visit of these high-level dignitaries underscores the deep institutional ties shared between India and partner jurisdictions across South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Their participation highlights shared constitutional values, judicial independence, and commitment to the rule of law.

Bhutan

  • Hon’ble Mr. Justice Lyonpo Norbu Tshering, Chief Justice of Bhutan

Brazil

  • Hon’ble Justice Edson Fachin, Chief Justice of Brazil.

Kenya

  • Hon’ble Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya,

  • Ms. Justice Martha Koome, FCIArb, EGH

  • Ms. Justice Susan Njoki Ndungu, Judge, Supreme Court of Kenya

Malaysia

  • Ms. Justice Tan Sri Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan, Judge, Federal Court of Malaysia

Mauritius

  • Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Bibi Rehana Mungly-Gulbul, Chief Justice of Mauritius

Nepal

  • Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, Chief Justice of Nepal

  • Mrs. Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal

  • Mr. Anil Kumar Sinha, former Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal & present Minister of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nepal

Sri Lanka

  • Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. Padman Suresena, Chief Justice of Sri Lanka

  • Mr. Justice S. Thurairaja, PC, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

  • Mr. Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Judge, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka