Justice B.R. Gavai Sworn in as 52nd CJI
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BEFORE: Justice Sanjiv Khanna served as the 51st Chief Justice of India. NOW: Justice B.R. Gavai assumes office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
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BEFORE: The Supreme Court was led by a CJI from a general demographic background. NOW: The Supreme Court is led by the second Dalit CJI in India's history, after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
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BEFORE: The Supreme Court Collegium was headed by Justice Khanna, guiding judicial appointments until May 2025. NOW: Justice Gavai heads the five-member Supreme Court Collegium, taking charge of recommending new judges for the higher judiciary.
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Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of India? 1. The convention of appointing the senior-most Supreme Court judge as CJI was firmly established by the Second Judges Case (1993). 2. The Chief Justice of India is formally appointed by the President of India under Article 124 of the Constitution.