New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was officially sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Justice Gavai succeeds Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday upon reaching the age of 65.
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Having been elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Gavai will serve as Chief Justice for a tenure of over six months, concluding his term on November 23.
During the ceremony, Justice Gavai took the oath of affirmation in Hindi, marking a significant moment in his judicial career.