Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will become the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. His tenure will be brief, ending on November 23, 2025.

Key Highlights

Background: Born in Amravati, Maharashtra, in 1960. Son of R.S. Gavai, a prominent Dalit leader and governor.

Career: Started legal practice in 1985; appointed Bombay High Court judge in 2003; elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019.

Significance: Will be the second Dalit CJI in Indian history, after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

Notable Judgments: Part of the bench that upheld the 2016 demonetization policy; handled cases in land, criminal, and service law.

Role as CJI: Will manage Supreme Court administration, allocate benches, and oversee top law schools.

Despite a short tenure, Justice Gavai's appointment is seen as a step toward greater representation and inclusion in India's judiciary.