New Delhi (14.05.2025): Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on May 14 sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) a day after Justice Sanjiv Khanna formally demits office. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist CJI and only the second from the Dalit community, after former CJI K G Balakrishnan who held office in 2007, to take over the office of CJI. His swearing ceremony was held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Khanna served for just six months after succeeding former CJI Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud in November last year. Justice Gavai has often spoken of the greatness of the Constitution of India that enabled his destiny. Justice Gavai is expected to serve for about six months, retiring on 23 November 2025 upon reaching the age of 65.
Justice Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
By IndianMandarins - 2025-05-14 10:57:00
New Delhi (14.05.2025): Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on May 14 sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) a day after Justice Sanjiv Khanna formally demits office. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist CJI and only the second from the Dalit community, after former CJI K G Balakrishnan who held office in 2007, to take over the office of CJI.
His swearing ceremony was held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Khanna served for just six months after succeeding former CJI Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud in November last year.
Justice Gavai has often spoken of the greatness of the Constitution of India that enabled his destiny. Justice Gavai is expected to serve for about six months, retiring on 23 November 2025 upon reaching the age of 65.
