CJI Gavai's Historic Tenure: A Legacy of Diversity and Justice
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In a historic six-month tenure, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has left an indelible mark on the Indian judiciary. During his time at the helm, the collegium recommended 129 names for appointment as judges of different high courts, with 93 being cleared by the government. Notably, 11 judges from Backward Classes and 10 from Scheduled Castes were appointed to various high courts, reflecting a commitment to diversity. CJI Gavai, the country's first Buddhist and second Dalit CJI, led the three-member collegium, which has been instrumental in shaping the judiciary's future. The appointments included five judges to the Supreme Court, with a total of 13 judges from minority communities and 15 women judges being cleared for high court positions. As CJI Gavai prepares to demit office on November 23, his successor Justice Surya Kant is set to be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of India on November 24. During his tenure, CJI Gavai delivered significant verdicts, including those that stayed key provisions of the Waqf law and struck down the tribunal reforms statute. As he bids farewell to the institution, CJI Gavai expressed his satisfaction and contentment, concluding four decades of journey as a lawyer and a judge. His legacy will be remembered for promoting diversity and justice within the Indian judiciary.
