Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai (1960-2025) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Jurist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	24/11/1960
Age	64 years (died on 23, Nov, 2025)
Birthplace	Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death	23/11/2025

Latest News about Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

23/11/2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai retired as Chief Justice of India on 23 November 2025 after completing his six-month tenure. He served as the 52nd Chief Justice and made significant contributions to Indian jurisprudence during his time on the bench.

14/05/2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India by President Droupadi Murmu on 14 May 2025. He became the first Chief Justice of India from the Buddhist community and the second Dalit to hold this position, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan who retired in 2010.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Other Name	Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Known For	Being the 52nd Chief Justice of India, the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India, and the second Dalit to hold this position

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Nagpur University, Maharashtra
Qualifications	Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Legislative Law

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Tejaswini Gavai
Children	Daughter - Karishma Gavai

Family

Father	Ramkrishna Suryabhan Gavai (1929-2015) (politician, social activist, founder of Republican Party of India (Gavai), close associate of B.R. Ambedkar)
Mother	Kamala Gavai
Siblings	Brother - Rajendra Gavai (politician, medical doctor) Sister - Kirti

Career

Service Years	1985-2025
Designations	Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court (1992-1993) Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court (2000) Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court (2003) Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court (2005) Judge of the Supreme Court of India (2019) 52nd Chief Justice of India (2025) Advocate at Bombay High Court (1985-1987) Independent Practitioner at Bombay High Court (1987-1990) Independent Practitioner at Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court (1990-2000)
Notable Judgements	Case: Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case (2020) Details: Justice BR Gavai was part of the Supreme Court bench that found senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt due to his tweets criticizing the judiciary. Case: Demonetisation Case (2023) Details: Justice BR Gavai delivered the main judgement supporting the government's decision to ban Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes. Case: Article 370 Verdict (2023) Details: Justice Gavai was part of the bench that upheld the removal of Article 370, confirming the government's constitutional process for the move. Case: Union of India v. The State of Maharashtra Date: 01/10/2019 Details: Part of the bench that reviewed and restored provisions of the SC/ST Act that had been diluted by a previous judgment, holding that powers under Article 142 could not be exercised to pass directions against the statute. Case: X v. Registrar General Date: 10/02/2022 Details: Authored the judgment directing the Madhya Pradesh High Court to reinstate a resigned woman Additional District Judge who had raised sexual harassment allegations against a then-sitting judge, holding that her resignation under coercion cannot be construed as voluntary. Case: Article 370 Verdict Date: 2023 Details: Justice Gavai was part of the Constitution bench that upheld the removal of Article 370, confirming the government's constitutional process for the move. Case: Electoral Bonds Scheme Date: 2024 Details: Justice Gavai played a role in the judgment declaring the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. BR Gavai started his career as an advocate on 16 March 1985.
2. He practiced under Barrister Raja S. Bhonsale until 1987, before starting independent practice at the Bombay High Court in 1987.
3. Gavai primarily focused on constitutional and administrative law, representing various organizations before the court.
4. In 2019, he became the Chancellor of Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.
5. He was appointed as Executive Chairman of NALSA on 11 November 2024.
6. Gavai was announced as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in April 2025, becoming the second Dalit to hold this position.
7. He served as a judge of the Bombay High Court for 14 years before elevation to the Supreme Court.
8. During his tenure as CJI, he served as ex officio patron-in-chief of the National Legal Services Authority.
9. He was the first Chief Justice of India from the Buddhist community.
10. He was the second Dalit (Scheduled Caste) to hold the office of Chief Justice of India, following Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
11. During his six years as a Supreme Court judge, he was part of approximately 700 benches dealing with constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, commercial disputes, arbitration law, electricity law, education matters, and environmental law.
12. He authored approximately 300 judgments including Constitution Bench judgments on various issues upholding the rule of law and safeguarding fundamental rights, human rights, and legal rights of citizens.
13. BR Gavai enrolled as an advocate on 16 March 1985.
14. He served as a judge of the Bombay High Court for 16 years before elevation to the Supreme Court.
15. His tenure as Chief Justice of India lasted six months, from 14 May 2025 to 23 November 2025.

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