Justice B.R. Gavai , currently is the second-most senior Supreme Court judge and will become the 2nd Dalit CJI after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007). Key Judgments by Justice B.R. Gavai : Upheld 2016 demonetisation and he is a part of the Bench that upheld abrogation of Article 370. The Collegium has so far recommended three judges to the top Court. Two vacancies remain and the CJI has two more months to fill them. Over the last few weeks, we’ve also noticed CJI Gavai ’s insistence on clarity around the Master of Roster powers. Justice Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India, first Buddhist CJI , known for bold decisions and commitment to Constitution. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai , a seasoned jurist with nearly four decades in the legal field, is set to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India ( CJI ) on May 14, 2025. His tenure will last until his retirement on November 23, 2025. The current CJI , Sanjiv Khanna, recommended Gavai as his successor on 16th April, 2025. BR will be the second individual from the Scheduled Caste community to hold this esteemed position, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
