{"id":1377,"date":"2025-05-15T17:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1377"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:02:12","slug":"chief-justice-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Justice of India: Justice BR Gavai Becomes the 52nd CJI in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justice_of_India_2025_Justice_BR_Gavai_Takes_Charge\" >Chief Justice of India 2025: Justice BR Gavai Takes Charge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#New_Chief_Judge_of_India_Powers_and_Responsibilities\" >New Chief Judge of India: Powers and Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justice_of_India_Appointment_Process_and_Role\" >Chief Justice of India Appointment Process and Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justice_of_India_Removal_and_Tenure\" >Chief Justice of India Removal and Tenure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Justice_BR_Gavai_Profile_of_the_52nd_Chief_Justice_of_India\" >Justice BR Gavai: Profile of the 52nd Chief Justice of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Who_Is_the_Current_Chief_Justice_of_India\" >Who Is the Current Chief Justice of India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#List_of_Chief_Justice_of_India_From_1950%E2%80%932025\" >List of Chief Justice of India From 1950\u20132025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justices_of_India_Historical_Deviations_in_Appointments\" >Chief Justices of India Historical Deviations in Appointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justices_of_India_Acting_as_President\" >Chief Justices of India Acting as President<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Chief_Justices_of_India_Salary\" >Chief Justices of India Salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/chief-justice-of-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h1><b>Chief Justice of India: Justice BR Gavai Becomes the 52nd CJI in 2025<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b><i>Chief Justice of India<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holds the highest judicial position in the country, playing a pivotal role in interpreting the Constitution and ensuring the rule of law is upheld. As the head of the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice leads the judiciary in safeguarding citizens&#8217; rights and maintaining the balance of power. <\/span><b>As of 2025, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai serves as the Chief Justice of India, having assumed office on May 14, 2025. His appointment holds historical significance as he is the first Buddhist and only the second Dalit to occupy this esteemed position, succeeding Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3099&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Chairman List<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chief Justice of India commands not only legal but also moral authority and must guide the judiciary through times of societal change, public scrutiny, and legal complexity. <\/span><b>Justice Gavai <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will serve a six-month term, with his retirement scheduled for <\/span><b>November 23, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His leadership comes at a crucial time when the Indian judiciary faces calls for reform and greater transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_India_2025_Justice_BR_Gavai_Takes_Charge\"><\/span><b>Chief Justice of India 2025: Justice BR Gavai Takes Charge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice B.R. Gavai took oath as the Chief Justice of India on <\/span><b>May 14, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will serve until November 23, 2025. Although his tenure spans just six months, it holds deep symbolic and historic significance. He is the first Buddhist and only the second Dalit to assume the office, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007\u20132010).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3037&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Indian Aircraft Carriers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice Gavai belongs from Maharashtra and he began his legal practice in 1985 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2019. Known for his balanced judgments and commitment to social justice, his appointment comes at a crucial time when the judiciary is under increasing public scrutiny.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Chief_Judge_of_India_Powers_and_Responsibilities\"><\/span><b>New Chief Judge of India: Powers and Responsibilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the new <\/span><b>chief judge of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Justice Gavai shoulders significant responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3139\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chies-.png?resize=218%2C237&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"237\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Judicial Duties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allocates cases, forms constitutional benches, and presides over key hearings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administrative Functions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Manages the court roster, oversees the registry, and supervises judicial appointments within the judiciary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advisory Role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Acts as a key advisor to the President and other constitutional bodies on legal matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3027&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>India Pakistan War List<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In exceptional circumstances, the Chief Justice of India may serve as the Acting President of India if both the President and Vice President&#8217;s offices are simultaneously vacant, in accordance with the <\/span><b>President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_India_Appointment_Process_and_Role\"><\/span><b>Chief Justice of India Appointment Process and Role<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appointment of the <\/span><b>Chief Justice of India (CJI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is primarily guided by the principle of seniority, though it is not a constitutional requirement. <\/span><b>Under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the President appoints the CJI, typically based on the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice and in consultation with senior judges of the Supreme Court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the seniority convention is generally followed, there have been rare exceptions. In 1973, <\/span><b>Justice A.N. Ray <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was appointed Chief Justice by superseding three more senior judges. Again in 1977, Justice M.H. Beg was chosen over Justice H.R. Khanna, breaking the seniority norm and sparking controversy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1291&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chief Election Commissioner of India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Chief Justice <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holds office until the age of 65, unless removed earlier through a parliamentary process for proven misbehavior or incapacity. Beyond presiding over constitutional benches and key cases, the CJI also undertakes significant administrative duties. These include allocation of cases, supervision of the Supreme Court registry, appointment of court officers, and oversight of legal education institutions such as the <\/span><b>National Law School of India University (NLSIU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_India_Removal_and_Tenure\"><\/span><b>Chief Justice of India Removal and Tenure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once appointed, the <\/span><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holds office until the age of 65. There is no fixed tenure. Removal is only possible through a parliamentary impeachment process under Article 124(4) for &#8220;proven misbehavior or incapacity.&#8221; This strict clause ensures judicial independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Justice_BR_Gavai_Profile_of_the_52nd_Chief_Justice_of_India\"><\/span><b>Justice BR Gavai: Profile of the 52nd Chief Justice of India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sworn in as<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 52nd <\/span><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tenure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: May 14, 2025 \u2013 November 23, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unique Achievements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Buddhist CJI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second Dalit CJI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Career Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Started practice in 1985<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated to Bombay High Court in 2003<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice Gavai is recognized for his inclusive legal philosophy and a strong emphasis on equality, which will define his term as the <\/span><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_the_Current_Chief_Justice_of_India\"><\/span><b>Who Is the Current Chief Justice of India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, Justice Bhushan R. Gavai serves as the Chief Justice of India. His appointment underscores the growing emphasis on representation and diversity within the judiciary. With his tenure set to conclude in November 2025, he is poised to preside over significant hearings and landmark decisions that could influence the constitutional landscape of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=988&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Budget Session 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Chief_Justice_of_India_From_1950%E2%80%932025\"><\/span><b>List of Chief Justice of India From 1950\u20132025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since independence, the Supreme Court has had a series of illustrious leaders. From <\/span><b>H.J. Kania, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the first <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to <\/span><b>Justice Gavai in 2025, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each tenure has contributed to India\u2019s legal evolution.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tenure Start<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tenure End<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highlights \/ Notable Facts<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harilal J. Kania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Jan 1950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">06 Nov 1951<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First CJI of independent India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. Patanjali Sastri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">07 Nov 1951<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03 Jan 1954<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mehr Chand Mahajan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04 Jan 1954<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 Dec 1954<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bijan Kumar Mukherjea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 Dec 1954<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 Jan 1956<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudhi Ranjan Das<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Feb 1956<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Sep 1959<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhuvaneshwar Prasad Sinha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Oct 1959<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 Jan 1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P. B. Gajendragadkar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Feb 1964<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Mar 1966<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. K. Sarkar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 Mar 1966<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 Jun 1966<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koka Subba Rao<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Jun 1966<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Apr 1967<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kailas Nath Wanchoo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Apr 1967<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Feb 1968<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. Hidayatullah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Feb 1968<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 Dec 1970<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jayantilal Chhotalal Shah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Dec 1970<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 Jan 1971<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarv Mittra Sikri<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 Jan 1971<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Apr 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajit Nath Ray<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Apr 1973<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Jan 1977<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirza Hameedullah Beg<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 Jan 1977<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 Feb 1978<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y. V. Chandrachud<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 Feb 1978<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Jul 1985<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longest-serving CJI (7 years, 4 months)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P. N. Bhagwati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Jul 1985<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Dec 1986<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduced Public Interest Litigation (PIL)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R. S. Pathak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 Dec 1986<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Jun 1989<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E. S. Venkataramiah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 Jun 1989<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Dec 1989<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Mukherjee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Dec 1989<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Sep 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranganath Misra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Sep 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Nov 1991<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K. N. Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Nov 1991<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Dec 1991<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortest tenure as CJI (17 days)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. H. Kania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 Dec 1991<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Nov 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L. M. Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Nov 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Feb 1993<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. N. Venkatachaliah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Feb 1993<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Oct 1994<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. M. Ahmadi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Oct 1994<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Mar 1997<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J. S. Verma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Mar 1997<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Jan 1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for Vishaka Guidelines on sexual harassment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M. M. Punchhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Jan 1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">09 Oct 1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. S. Anand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Oct 1998<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 Oct 2001<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. P. Bharucha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Nov 2001<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">06 May 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. N. Kirpal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">06 May 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08 Nov 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G. B. Pattanaik<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08 Nov 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Dec 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V. N. Khare<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 Dec 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 May 2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Rajendra Babu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">02 May 2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 May 2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R. C. Lahoti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Jun 2004<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 Oct 2005<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y. K. Sabharwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01 Nov 2005<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 Jan 2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K. G. Balakrishnan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Jan 2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 May 2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Dalit CJI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. H. Kapadia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 May 2010<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Sep 2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altamas Kabir<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 Sep 2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Jul 2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P. Sathasivam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 Jul 2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Apr 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R. M. Lodha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Apr 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Sep 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H. L. Dattu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Sep 2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">02 Dec 2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T. S. Thakur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03 Dec 2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04 Jan 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J. S. Khehar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04 Jan 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Aug 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Sikh CJI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dipak Misra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 Aug 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">02 Oct 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranjan Gogoi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03 Oct 2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Nov 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First CJI from Northeast India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharad Arvind Bobde<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 Nov 2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 Apr 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N. V. Ramana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Apr 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Aug 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uday Umesh Lalit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 Aug 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">08 Nov 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second CJI directly elevated from the Bar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">09 Nov 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Nov 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Son of former CJI Y. V. Chandrachud<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanjiv Khanna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Nov 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 May 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short tenure of 6 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 May 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incumbent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Buddhist CJI; notable for rulings on electoral bonds and administrative overreach<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Chief Justice of India Notable Highlights<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Longest-serving CJI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y. V. Chandrachud served for more than seven years, from 1978 to 1985.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shortest tenure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K. N. Singh<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> served for just 17 days in 1991.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Dalit CJI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K. G. Balakrishnan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007\u20132010).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Sikh CJI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J. S. Khehar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First CJI from Northeast India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranjan Gogoi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018\u20132019).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Father-son duo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y. V. Chandrachud<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D. Y. Chandrachud<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both served as CJIs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Buddhist CJI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> took office on 14 May 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justices_of_India_Historical_Deviations_in_Appointments\"><\/span><b>Chief Justices of India Historical Deviations in Appointments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though seniority is the convention, this tradition was notably broken in 1973 and 1977. Justice A.N. Ray and Justice Mirza Hameedullah Beg were appointed superseding more senior judges. These exceptions underscore the political and institutional complexities involved in appointing the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Justice A. N. Ray (1973)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Appointed superseding three senior judges, which caused controversy during the Emergency era.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Justice Ranjan Gogoi (2018): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first Chief Justice of India from Northeast India. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha after retirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Justice U. U. Lalit (2022): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the rare Chief Justices directly elevated from the Bar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=988&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Nidhi Tewari<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justices_of_India_Acting_as_President\"><\/span><b>Chief Justices of India Acting as President<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Chief Justice of India can assume the role of Acting President if both the President and Vice President positions are vacant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Justice M. Hidayatullah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> served as Acting President of India from July to August 1969 following the resignation of <\/span><b>V. V. Giri.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><b>Article 65 of the Constitution,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Chief Justice of India may act as President when both the offices of President and Vice President are vacant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/waqf-amendment-bill-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Waqf Amendment Bill<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justices_of_India_Salary\"><\/span><b>Chief Justices of India Salary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Parliament decides the salary and benefits of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as per the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958. Periodic revisions are made based on recommendations of Pay Commissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, the Chief Justice of India receives a monthly salary of <\/span><b>\u20b92,80,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with additional perks such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent-free residence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff and domestic help<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security and transport facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-retirement, CJIs are entitled to a <\/span><b>pension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, travel allowance, and other benefits under the Supreme Court Judges Rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Justice of India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not just a position, it is the embodiment of India&#8217;s legal spirit. Justice B.R. Gavai\u2019s term, though brief, continues this proud tradition. As the judiciary faces modern challenges, the leadership of the Chief Justice remains crucial in preserving the values of justice, equality, and the Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Chief Justice of India FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-3132 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3132{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3132 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3132{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3132.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3132.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3132.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3132.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3132.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747303659\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3132\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3132\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31320\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31320\" aria-controls=\"collapse31320\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who is the current Chief Justice of India (as of May 2025)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31320\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31320\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is the current Chief Justice of India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31321\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31321\" aria-controls=\"collapse31321\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who is the 52nd Chief Justice of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31321\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31321\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Justice B. R. Gavai is the 52nd Chief Justice of India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31322\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31322\" aria-controls=\"collapse31322\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the salary of the Chief Justice of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31322\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31322\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The salary of CJI is \u20b92,80,000 per month (as per 2024 figures).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31323\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31323\" aria-controls=\"collapse31323\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who was the first CJI?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31323\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31323\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harilal J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31324\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31324\" aria-controls=\"collapse31324\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31324\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31324\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The President of India appoints the Chief Justice based on the recommendation of the outgoing CJI, following the seniority rule among Supreme Court judges.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31325\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31325\" aria-controls=\"collapse31325\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can a Chief Justice of India become the President of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31325\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31325\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While rare, a Chief Justice can serve as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acting President<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if both the President and Vice-President's offices are vacant, as per Article 65 of the Constitution (e.g., Justice M. Hidayatullah in 1969).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31326\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31326\" aria-controls=\"collapse31326\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who was the longest-serving Chief Justice of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31326\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3132\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31326\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Justice Y. V. 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