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Justice BR Gavai to be the next CJI; Oath likely on May 14: Report

  • Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended Justice Bhushan Gavai as the next CJI, as reported on Wednesday.
  • According to procedure, the Union Law Minister seeks a recommendation from the current CJI.
  • Justice Gavai, currently the second senior-most judge, has served on key Constitution benches.
  • Justice Gavai was part of benches ruling on Article 370 and electoral bonds; he also set property demolition guidelines.
  • Justice Gavai is expected to become the 52nd CJI on May 14, 2025, and retire on November 23, 2025.
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Justice B.R. Gavai of the Supreme Court has been recommended by the current CJI Sanjeev Khanna to be the next Chief Justice of the country. His term is ending on 13 May.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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