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Education
From Haryana Village School to India's Chief Justice: Surya Kant's Academic Journey
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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Chief Justice Surya Kant, originally educated in a village school in Haryana, has risen to become the head of the Supreme Court of India.
Surya Kant began his schooling in a modest village school in Haryana, where he completed his primary education under limited resources.
After completing his early studies, he pursued higher education in law, attending a recognized university to earn his degree in jurisprudence.
Kant’s legal career progressed steadily, leading to appointments in various judicial capacities before his elevation to the Supreme Court.
In 2023, he was appointed Chief Justice of India, marking a significant milestone for a jurist who rose from a rural educational background to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary.
After completing his early studies, he pursued higher education in law, attending a recognized university to earn his degree in jurisprudence.
Kant’s legal career progressed steadily, leading to appointments in various judicial capacities before his elevation to the Supreme Court.
In 2023, he was appointed Chief Justice of India, marking a significant milestone for a jurist who rose from a rural educational background to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary.