Justice BR Gavai Recommended as Next Chief Justice of India, Will Take Oath on May 14

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice BR Gavai as his successor, with Gavai expected to take oath on May 14. He will become the second Dalit CJI, following Justice KG Balakrishnan in 2007. Gavai, a Supreme Court judge, has contributed to significant judgments, including demonetization and electoral bonds.

Supreme Court’s Response on Modifying Order for Marking Lawyers’ Appearance: “No, No Modification”

The Supreme Court emphasized its earlier directive requiring advocates-on-record (AoRs) to ensure that only authorized lawyers, scheduled to appear and argue in a case on a specific day, are marked as appearing. This measure aims to maintain clarity and accountability in court proceedings.