BR Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
- On May 14, 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took the oath of office as India’s 52nd Chief Justice in a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
- He took over the position from his immediate predecessor, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, following the latter’s departure from office the previous day, marking a planned change in the judiciary’s leadership.
- Justice Gavai, born in 1960 in Amravati, Maharashtra, previously served on the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court since May 2019.
- He is the first Buddhist and second Dalit to become Chief Justice, pledging to uphold the Constitution while taking his oath in Hindi.
- Justice Gavai will serve until November 23, 2025, during which he is expected to lead judges in shaping the court’s future direction.
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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) today, becoming the first Buddhist and only the second judge from the Scheduled Castes to ascend to the nation's highest judicial office.
Rajasthan: Former CM Ashok Gehlot Congratulates Justice B R Gavai on CJI Oath
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Rajasthan's former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday congratulated Justice B R Gavai on being sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He expressed confidence that Justice Gavai's tenure will be highly successful and extended his best wishes for the role. India News | Rajasthan: Former CM Ashok Gehlot Congratulates Justice B R Gavai on CJI Oath.
Justice B R Gavai sworn in as next CJI
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He was administered oath by President Droupadi Murmu at a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who demitted office on Tuesday on attaining the age of 65 years. Also ReadJustice BR Gavai to take oath as 52nd CJI tomorrow Justice Gavai, who was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, will h…
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