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Justice B.R. Gavai to Become India’s 52nd Chief Justice on May 14

Outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna formally recommends Justice Gavai, marking only the second Dalit appointment to the position in India's history.

Justice BR Gavai is currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
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Elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Gavai, 64, will take over as CJI after the retirement of CJI Khanna, and remain in office for a six-month tenure till November 23, 2025. (PTI)

Overview

  • Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, will take oath as the Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025.
  • CJI Sanjiv Khanna officially recommended Justice Gavai's name to the Union Law Ministry, in line with established judicial succession protocols.
  • Justice Gavai will serve a six-month tenure as the Chief Justice, retiring on November 23, 2025, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65.
  • This appointment marks a historic moment, as Justice Gavai will be only the second Dalit to hold the position, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in 2007.
  • Justice Gavai has contributed to several landmark rulings, including decisions on the abrogation of Article 370, demonetisation, and electoral bonds.