The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna on 16 April, Wednesday recommended Ministry of Law to appoint senior-most judge of the SC Justice B R Gavai as the next CJI.
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Here's all you need to know about the next Chief Justice of India:
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Justice Gavai's oath ceremony
Justice Gavai will take oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025. His tenure will be for 6 months from May 14, 2025, to November 23, 2025.
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Early Life
Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna comes from a legal family and studied at Modern School, St. Stephen's College, and the University of Delhi.
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Early Law Practice
Justice Gavai practised law in the Bombay court from 1987 to 1990 before continuing his career in Delhi.
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Served as Government Pleader
Justice Gavai represented Nagpur and Amravati Municipal Corporations and served as Government Pleader at the Nagpur Bench from 1992 to 2000.
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His Appointments
Justice Gavai was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court in 2003, became a Permanent Judge in 2005, and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019.
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Role in Article 370 verdict
Justice Gavai was part of a five-judge Constitution bench that upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in December 2023.