Chief Justice of India

Current Context: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52^nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), becoming the first Buddhist and only the second Dalit to hold this esteemed position.

About Justice B.R. Gavai:

• Birth and Early Life: Born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati, Maharashtra.
• Judicial Career:
  • Appointed as a judge of the Bombay High Court in 2003.
  • Elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019.
• Notable Contributions:
  • Authored approximately 300 judgments, including landmark verdicts on Article 370 and demonetization.
• Tenure as CJI: Will serve until November 23, 2025.

Constitutional Provisions:

• Article 124(1): Establishes the Supreme Court of India, comprising the CJI and up to 33 other judges.
• Article 124(2): Provides for the appointment of the CJI by the President.
• Tenure: CJI serves until the age of 65 years.
• Oath: Administered by the President of India.
• First CJI: Harilal J. Kania.
• Transparency: The office of the CJI falls under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005.