Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office in a brief but significant event that marked the beginning of Justice Gavai’s six-month tenure.
He succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. Notably, Justice Gavai took his oath in Hindi, a rare gesture for a Chief Justice of India.
Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Gavai brings with him years of judicial experience. He will hold office until November 23, making his term relatively short, but symbolically important.
