New Delhi, April 30 -- Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed the next Chief Justice of India, with his oath of office scheduled for May 14, 2025, according to an official notification.

President Droupadi Murmu confirmed the appointment, with Justice Gavai set to assume the role on May 14, 2025, following the retirement of current CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna on May 13.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, [the President] is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025," Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced on X.

Upon taking office as the 52nd CJI, Justice Gavai will become th...