Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in this morning as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. .President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office, marking a historic moment as Justice Gavai becomes the first Buddhist and only the second individual from the Dalit community to hold the nation's highest judicial position..Justice Gavai will serve as the CJI until his retirement on November 23, 2025. He succeeds CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on May 13..[Watch Oath Ceremony].Born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati, Maharashtra, Justice Gavai hails from a family deeply rooted in Ambedkarite principles. His father, RS Gavai, was a prominent leader of the Republican Party of India and served as the Governor of Bihar, Sikkim, and Kerala. .CJI-designate BR Gavai reveals his priorities over the next 6 months [Read interview].[Read Live Coverage]
