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CJI Khanna recommends Justice Gavai as successor

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 16 April 2025
After a 15-year interval, Justice B R Gavai is set to become India's second Chief Justice from the Dalit community, following CJI K G Balakrishnan. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice Gavai, the most senior SC judge, for the position.
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