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Justice B R Gavai Named Next Chief Justice of India

30 April 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSJustice B R GavaiNamed Next ChiefJustice of India30 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The government revealed who will head the Indian judiciary next: a sitting Supreme Court judge was picked as the incoming Chief Justice.

Key facts

  • Appointee: Justice B R Gavai.
  • Post: Chief Justice of India (next).
  • Appointing authority: President Droupadi Murmu.
  • Announcement by: Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
  • Start date: 14 May.

Exam angle

  • Person to remember: Justice B R Gavai.
  • Office-holders involved: President Droupadi Murmu and the Law Minister.
  • Likely question: who is the next CJI and from when.

Test yourself

1. Who has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, as per the notes?

The notes name Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai.

2. Who announced the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India?

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced it; the President made the appointment.

3. From which date will the new Chief Justice's appointment take effect?

The appointment is effective from 14 May.

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