Justice B.R. Gavai: Tracing the Journey of India’s 52nd Chief Justice from Amravati to the Supreme Court
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who was born on November 24, 1960 in Amravati, Maharashtra, ascended from humble beginnings to become India’s 52nd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on May 14, 2025. He was born in Amravati. After graduating from Amravati University with a degree in commerce and law, he started his own practice in 1985 and has steadily climbed through the ranks, holding positions such as standing counsel, additional public prosecutor, and High Court judge. In 2019, he was appointed to the Supreme Court, and since then, he has written hundreds of judgments in a wide range of subjects, including constitutional issues, criminal law, and environmental protection. He is the first Buddhist and the second Dalit to hold the position of Chief Justice, and his tenure as Chief Justice, which has lasted for six months, is a historic first. The author of this article discusses his biography, professional accomplishments, judicial philosophy, and the lasting impact he had on the legal landscape of India.
