Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Justice BR Gavai, born on November 24, 1960, in Amravati, is an Indian judge who has made significant contributions to the judiciary since joining the Bar in 1985. He became a permanent judge of the Bombay High Court in 2005 and has since participated in landmark Supreme Court decisions, including upholding the abrogation of Article 370 and scrutinizing political funding through the electoral bonds scheme. Justice Gavai is set to take oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2024, following the retirement of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna.