Justice B.R. Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India

IANS May 14, 2025 306 views

Justice B.R. Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu. His appointment follows the recommendation of former CJI Sanjiv Khanna. Justice Gavai will serve as Chief Justice until November 23, 2025, after a distinguished career in the judiciary. Throughout his tenure, he has contributed significantly to a wide array of legal fields, ensuring the upholding of constitutional values.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India..." - Union Ministry of Law and Justice
Justice B.R. Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, May 14: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Justice B.R. Gavai as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital.

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Justice Gavai sworn in by President Murmu

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Succeeds Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Justice

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Served on 700 Benches, authored 300 judgments

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Tenure to end on November 23, 2025

Justice Gavai, the 52nd CJI, will have a tenure of over 6 months, and he will demit office on November 23, 2025.

On April 29, the Centre cleared the appointment of Justice Gavai to the highest judicial office of the country after then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had recommended him as his successor last month.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025," had said a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

Justice Gavai was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019.

In the last six years, he was a part of around 700 Benches dealing with matters pertaining to a variety of subjects, including constitutional and administrative law, civil law, criminal law, commercial disputes, arbitration law, electricity law, education matters and environmental law.

He has authored around 300 judgments, including that of the Constitution Bench on various issues, upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the fundamental rights, human rights and legal rights of citizens.

Appointed as Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court in November 2003, Justice Gavai became a permanent Judge in November 2005.

Before elevation to the Bench, he practised in constitutional law and administrative law, and acted as Standing Counsel for Municipal Corporation of Nagpur, Amravati Municipal Corporation, and Amravati University.

He was appointed as Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor in the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench in August 1992 and served till July 1993.

He was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for the Nagpur Bench on January 17, 2000.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Hearty congratulations to Justice Gavai! His extensive experience in constitutional matters will surely benefit our judiciary. Hope he brings more transparency and faster justice delivery during his tenure. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
It's inspiring to see judges rise through the ranks from public prosecutor to CJI. His 300+ judgments show a strong commitment to justice. Hope he addresses the backlog of cases - our courts need urgent reforms!
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Amit S.
While I welcome the appointment, I hope Justice Gavai will ensure the judiciary maintains its independence. Recent years have seen too much executive interference in judicial matters. The Supreme Court must remain the guardian of our Constitution.
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Sunita R.
His background in municipal law is interesting! Maybe he can help streamline urban governance issues that often end up in courts. Wishing him strength to handle the enormous responsibility 🙏
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Vikram J.
Only 6 months tenure? That's too short! We need longer terms for CJIs to implement meaningful reforms. The system of seniority-based appointments needs reconsideration for such a crucial position.
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Neha P.
His judgments on fundamental rights give me hope! Maybe we'll finally see progress on important pending cases like electoral bonds and privacy rights. The common citizen needs the Supreme Court's protection more than ever.

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