Justice B.R. Gavai Appointed as Next Chief Justice of India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Justice B.R. Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu. |
| Oath Date | Will take oath on May 14, 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. |
| Tenure | Will serve until November 23, 2025, reaching the retirement age of 65 years. |
| Community | Second Scheduled Caste (SC) judge to become CJI after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan. |
| Notable Verdicts | - Upheld abrogation of Article 370. - Annulment of the Electoral Bonds Scheme. - Supported demonetisation verdict (2016). - Allowed sub-classification within SCs for reservations. - Landmark ruling: No demolition without prior show-cause notice. |
| Current Role | Leads the bench handling environmental matters like forests and wildlife. |
| Judicial Career | - Joined Bar: March 16, 1985. - Additional Judge, Bombay HC: Nov 14, 2003. - Permanent Judge, Bombay HC: Nov 12, 2005. - Elevated to Supreme Court: May 24, 2019. |
| Appointment Procedure | Law Minister consults outgoing CJI; seniority plays a key role in selection. |