Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended Justice BR Gavai , the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court , as his successor. Justice Gavai is slated to take oath on May 14 as 52nd CJI.
CJI Khanna is due to retire on May 13.
President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office.
Justice Khanna had taken over as CJI in November 2024, following the retirement of Justice DY Chandrachud upon turning 65.
Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati. He joined the Bar on March 16, 1985.
CJI Khanna is due to retire on May 13.
President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office.
Justice Khanna had taken over as CJI in November 2024, following the retirement of Justice DY Chandrachud upon turning 65.
Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati. He joined the Bar on March 16, 1985.
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