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Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai (Justice B.R. Gavai) is a retired Indian jurist. Wikipedia describes him as having served as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) from 14 May to 23 November 2025. It also notes that he is a former judge of the Bombay High Court and has served as a chancellor of some National Law Universities (NLUs). Wikipedia further highlights that he is the second-ever CJI from the Scheduled Castes and that, during his CJI term, he served as ex officio patron-in-chief of the National Legal Services Authority. Profile aligned with the official SCI roster — verify designation and assignment on sci.gov.in before citation.
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- Passport impoundmentfair procedureArticle 21 read with Articles 14 and 19.Supreme Court of India
- Instant triple talaqArticle 14Muslim personal law reform.
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
Supreme Court of India
