Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai assumed office as the 25th Chief Justice of India in May 2025, following the retirement of Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
He took oath on 14 May 2025 and is serving as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, as per the seniority convention followed in judicial appointments.
His elevation holds significance as he became only the second Dalit and the first Buddhist to serve as CJI.
Justice Gavai’s tenure is from 14 May 2025 to 23 November 2025.
He was appointed as a Supreme Court judge in May 2019, and previously served as a judge of the Bombay High Court.
He is known for his contributions in constitutional law and social justice jurisprudence.
His appointment continues the tradition of appointing the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as the CJI.
Justice Gavai’s rise is seen as a representation of social diversity within India’s highest judiciary.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna (predecessor) served a short tenure before retiring on 13 May 2025.
Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha is expected to become the 56th CJI in May 2028.
Justice D. Y. Chandrachud was the 50th CJI and served a full term from 2022 to 2024.
The office of the CJI is governed by Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, which lays down the appointment process and tenure.
The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court of India and also plays a key role in judicial appointments through the Collegium System.
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