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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Wednesday became the 52nd Chief Justice of India, marking a moment of historic significance by becoming the first Buddhist to occupy the top post in the Indian judiciary and only the second Chief Justice from a Scheduled Caste community, following Justice KG Balakrishnan.
Administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Justice Gavai's elevation reflects India's democratic journey toward inclusivity.
Born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati, Maharashtra, he hails from a modest background and is the son of RS Gavai, a noted Dalit politician and former Governor.
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