Br gavai: Justice Gavai comes from a strong Ambedkarite

Justice Gavai comes from a strong Ambedkarite legacy—his father, R.S. Gavai , a politician, had embraced Buddhism along with Dr. B.R . Ambedkar in 1956. Justice Gavai has often spoken about how his choice of profession was inspired by Ambedkar and his father’s dream of Dalit upliftment by the study of law. Judiciary Chief Justice BR Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next CJI Justice Gavai will demit office on 23 November. Justice Kant is the senior-most judge after Gavai in the Supreme Court. Justice Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India, first Buddhist CJI, known for bold decisions and commitment to Constitution. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is all set to become India's next Chief Justice in May 2025 with a distinguished career. Learn about his background, key judgments, education and legal contributions.