Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the current CJI since 14 May 2025 The chief justice of India is the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India . As head of the Supreme Court, the chief justice is responsible for the allocation of cases and appointment of constitutional benches which deal with important matters of law. [1] In accordance with Article 145 of the Constitution of India and the Supreme Court Rules of Procedure of 1966, the chief ... Full list of CJIs: The position of Chief Justice of India is a powerful constitutional office responsible for upholding the rule of law in the country and safeguarding the rights enshrined in the ... Check the complete list of Chief Justices of India from 1950 to 2025, their tenure, appointment process, and details about the current Chief Justice B R Gavai. Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India , succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud until May 13, 2025.
