Justice BR Gavai is India’s new CJI: How judge rose from Maharashtra slum to Supreme Court’s top post

Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take over the coveted post in the Supreme Court. Justice Gavai spent his early years in a slum in Amravati’s Frezarpura locality. Here’s a look at the journey of India’s second Dalit CJI

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