Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is ready to turn out to be the subsequent Chief Justice of India, with President Droupadi Murmu clearing his appointment for the highest constitutional put up.
“In train of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Structure of India, the President is happy to nominate Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Decide of the Supreme Court docket, to be the Chief Justice of India with impact from 14th Might, 2025,” acknowledged a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Legislation and Justice.
Justice Gavai would take cost because the CJI on Might 14, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna demits workplace.
The appointment of Justice Gavai, the senior-most Supreme Court docket choose, was beneficial by CJI Khanna on April 16.
As per laid down process, the title of subsequent CJI is beneficial by the outgoing chief justice to the central authorities.
Justice Gavai can have a tenure of six months and he would demit workplace on December 23 on attaining the age of 65 years.
(With inputs from PTI)
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