Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath. He takes over from Justice Sanjiv Khanna and will serve until November 23, 2025, when he reaches the mandatory

In a significant judicial development, President Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Gavai will assume office on May 14, 2025, succeeding incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retires a day earlier on May 13. This appointment holds historic importance as Justice Gavai becomes […]

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, following the scheduled retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on May 13. His tenure, although brief, will mark a significant moment in the judicial history of India, concluding on November 23, 2025. Background […]