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Justice Gavai Takes Oath as CJI: A Six-Month Tenure Rooted in Justice and Reform In a candid conversation with Bar & Bench's Pallavi Saluja, Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud Gavai shared his vision and concerns just a day before he took oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Known for his unwavering commitment to social and economic justice, Justice Gavai humbly stated, "I have always advocated social and economic justice," underscoring the values that have shaped his judicial journey. As he stepped into the apex judicial role for a brief but crucial six-month tenure, Justice Gavai remained realistic yet hopeful. He refrained from making lofty promises but instead chose to focus on concrete, achievable reforms. Tackling Case Pendency: The Core Mission At the heart of his vision lies the long-standing issue of case pendency in Indian courts — a challenge that continues to burden litigants and slow the wheels of justice. "I have decided...