Justice B R Gavai Becomes First Buddhist CJI

• 14 May 2025

On 14th May 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• Justice Gavai created history as the first Buddhist and second dalit to hold the office of Chief Justice of India.
• He took his oath in Hindi, pledging to uphold the Constitution and discharge his duties faithfully
• The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and sitting and retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.