President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the next Chief Justice of India. His appointment will be effective from May 14, 2025.
In a post on the social media platform X, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed about the appointment.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court of India as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025,” he wrote.
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court of India as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025. — Arjun Ram Meghwal (@arjunrammeghwal)
Justice BR Gavai will serve as the 52nd Chief Justice of India and will succeed CJI Sanjiv Khanna.
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