New Delhi, April 16 -- The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna has officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, forwarding the proposal to the law ministry as part of the formal appointment process. Currently, Justice Gavai holds the position of the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, after CJI Khanna.

Justice Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, succeeding CJI Khanna, who will retire on May 13. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office.

Justice Gavai's tenure as Chief Justice will span approximately six months, concluding with his retirement in November 2025.

Gavai was born on November 24, 1960, at Amravati. He joined Bar on 16th March, 1985. W...