Justice Gavai greets bar with ‘Jai Bhim’ after taking oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai greeted members of the legal fraternity with the salute “Jai Bhim” after taking oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, by marking a moment of deep constitutional symbolism at the Supreme Court. The gesture, invoking the legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, resonated across the country as a powerful affirmation of social justice from the nation’s highest judicial office.
Justice Gavai has become the first Buddhist and only the second judge from the Scheduled Castes to occupy the post of Chief Justice of India. He will serve until November 23, 2025.
His elevation is being widely hailed as historic, symbolising the values of inclusivity, representation, and constitutional morality. The “Jai Bhim” greeting, rarely seen at the top levels of the judiciary, was made shortly after he assumed office, capturing national attention for its significance.
Justice Gavai has been part of several Constitution Benches and landmark rulings during his tenure.
He also granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case, stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in the Modi surname defamation case, and granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case related to the 2002 Gujarat riots.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
