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Justice B R Gavai sworn in as CJI

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Justice B R Gavai sworn in as CJI (GS2 · Judiciary, 14 May 2025)

What happened

  • Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as Chief Justice of India on 14 May 2025 [PIB].

Background

  • The PM attended [PIB].

Why it matters

  • CJI is master of roster.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Structure, organisation and functioning of the Judiciary

  1. As per PIB (2025-05-14): justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as Chief Justice of India on 14 May 2025.
  2. CJI is master of roster.
Quotable data point

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as Chief Justice of India on 14 May 2025.

PIB: CJI swearing-in, 14 May 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: CJI.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

CJI is appointed under Article

Answer (a) & explanation

Constitution of India, Art. 124 (legislative.gov.in).

Go deeper

ExplainerSupreme Court of India (Articles 124-147): Composition, Appointment, Removal, Jurisdiction and Independence (UPSC Notes + PYQs)ExplainerArticle 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies): Meaning, Writs, Article 32 vs 226, Suspension and PIL (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: CJI swearing-in, 14 May 2025

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