Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd CJI, to have 6-month tenure
PTC News Desk: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India this morning. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice BR Gavai as the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
His elevation is both historic and symbolic, representing the values of inclusivity and constitutional morality that the judiciary upholds. Justice Gavai will serve as the CJI until his retirement on November 23, 2025.
He was also part of the Constitution Bench that delivered landmark verdicts, including:
Upholding the abrogation of Article 370 by the Central Government,
Striking down the electoral bonds scheme,
Upholding the Centre’s 2016 demonetisation move, among others.
He has authored around 300 judgments, including Constitution Bench verdicts, upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the fundamental, human, and legal rights of citizens.
- PTC NEWS
