Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Gavai, who succeeded CJI Sanjiv Khanna.

Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist CJI to occupy the highest judicial office in the country. Justice Gavai has also made it clear that he will not take any post-retirement assignments. When asked if he will join politics like his father, Justice Gavai said, "No political ambitions. I have decided not to take any post retirement assignments or post. Any other assignment is also below CJI post, Governor is also below CJI post."

Justice Gavai is the son of RS Gavai, a noted politician, who was the Governor of Bihar and Kerala. He belongs to a family deeply engaged in promoting the ideals of BR Ambedkar. His father was a prominent Ambedkarite and a former Member of Parliament.