Who Is Justice BR Gavai? New CJI Set To Take Over India's Highest Judicial Post On May 14Curated By : News DeskNews18.comLast Updated:April 29, 2025, 21:04 ISTJustice Gavai is also expected to serve for about six months, retiring on 23 November 2025 upon reaching the age of 65resetFollow us on FlipboardFollow us on Google NewsJustice Gavai will assume office on 14 May, a day after Justice Khanna formally demits office. (PTI file photo)Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) following the retirement of Justice Sanjiv Khanna. President Droupadi Murmu approved his appointment on Tuesday.Justice Gavai will assume office on 14 May, a day after Justice Khanna formally demits office. Justice Khanna served a short tenure of just six months after succeeding former CJI Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud in November last year.related storiesJustice Gavai is also expected to serve for about six months, retiring on 23 November 2025 upon reaching the age of 65.ALSO READ: President Droupadi Murmu Approves Justice BR Gavai’s Appointment As 52nd Chief Justice Of IndiaWho is Justice BR Gavai?As per the official website of the Supreme Court, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was born on 24 November 1960 in Amravati, Maharashtra. He enrolled as a lawyer on 16 March 1985 and initially worked with the late Raja S. Bhonsale, former Advocate General and High Court judge, until 1987.He began independent practice at the Bombay High Court in 1987, and from 1990 onward, mainly appeared before the Nagpur Bench. He specialised in Constitutional and Administrative Law and served as Standing Counsel for the municipal corporations of Nagpur and Amravati, as well as Amravati University. He also regularly represented various government bodies and councils across the Vidarbha region.Justice Gavai was appointed Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor at the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, in August 1992, and later became the Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor in January 2000.top videosView allSwipe Left For Next VideoView allHe was elevated as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 14 November 2003 and became a permanent judge on 12 November 2005. During his tenure, he presided over benches at Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji, handling cases across all domains.On 24 May 2019, he was elevated to the Supreme Court. Currently, he is the senior-most judge after Justice Khanna.Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!Location : New Delhi, India, IndiaFirst Published:April 29, 2025, 21:02 ISTNews india Who Is Justice BR Gavai? New CJI Set To Take Over India's Highest Judicial Post On May 14Read More
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