The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant as its next executive chairman..The nomination was made by President Droupadi Murmu under the powers conferred by Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and will take effect from May 14. The official notification was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on May 9.Justice Kant will succeed Justice BR Gavai who is slated to take over as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).Justice Kant's appointment as NALSA chairperson is in line with NALSA's convention of appointing the Supreme Court’s second senior-most judge to the post..Justice Surya Kant currently chairs the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), where he has been instrumental in promoting legal aid and ensuring access to justice for marginalized and economically weaker sections of society. His tenure as executive chairman is expected to further NALSA’s mission of upholding the constitutional mandate under Article 39A, which seeks to ensure that justice is accessible to all regardless of financial or social status..Justice Kant has previously served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and has been actively involved in several landmark rulings during his tenure as a Supreme Court judge. He is known for his commitment to judicial reforms, legal aid and the protection of fundamental rights.
