Justice BR Gavai to be second Dalit CJI: Key judgments, Congress connections, and what lies ahead – explained

Justice Gavai is the second person from the Dalit community to be Chief Justice of India. Before him, former CJI KG Balakrishnan became the first Dalit CJI in 2007. Balakrishnan served for three years. Justice Gavai will be the Chief Justice of India for six months before retiring in November 2025.

News