A Regal Welcome: Justice Gavai Sworn In as India's 52nd Chief Justice

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in honor of the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries including Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other key figures from India's judicial and governmental landscape.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 27-05-2025 00:34 IST | Created: 27-05-2025 00:34 IST
A Regal Welcome: Justice Gavai Sworn In as India's 52nd Chief Justice
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In a significant ceremony on Monday, President Droupadi Murmu held a formal dinner at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to officially welcome Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

The prestigious event saw attendance from Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and numerous other vital figures, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and additional dignitaries from the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Justice Gavai, sworn in on May 14, has played a critical role in landmark rulings such as the decision on Article 370 concerning Jammu and Kashmir, marking an influential start to his tenure.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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