President Droupadi Murmu hosted a grand welcome dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan to honour new Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, who has been part of 700 benches in his six-year judicial tenure.
India’s new Chief Justice, B.R. Gavai, has given many important judgments like on Article 370, electoral bonds, bulldozer actions, and women’s rights, strengthening the Constitution, protecting freedom, and promoting justice, equality, and independent courts.
Today, On 14th May, After taking oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honouring their legacy at the Supreme Court premises in New Delhi.
Today, On 14th May, Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, becoming the first Buddhist CJI. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath during the official swearing-in ceremony.
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will become the 51st Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025, succeeding D.Y. Chandrachud. Appointed by the Government of India, he has a distinguished legal career spanning over two decades. His term will last until November 23, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the judiciary.
The 4th National Lok Adalat of 2024 resolved 1.45 crore cases, enhancing access to justice and reducing court burdens. Guided by Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Bhushan Gavai, it successfully addressed disputes across various areas. This initiative highlights growing public confidence in alternative dispute resolution, particularly benefiting marginalized communities.
Justice BR Gavai has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by President Droupadi Murmu. He succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has become the 51st Chief Justice of India. Gavai, senior-most puisne judge since 2019, will become the CJI in May 2025.
Chaired by Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), this workshop aimed to identify legal aid issues and devise prompt solutions. The Supreme Court on Tuesday made strides in modernizing the legal aid system through digitalization, aiming to equip its panel lawyers with cutting-edge tools and methodologies. The initiative […]
