Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, along with all the judges of the Supreme Court and their families, are going on a three-day private trip to Ranthambore. The visit started on Friday and will continue till Sunday.

Although it is called a private tour, many believe that the judges may also use this time to discuss important matters related to the judiciary while being away from Delhi. This is the first time that all Supreme Court judges are going together on such a trip to Ranthambore.

Although no official statement has been issued by the Supreme Court, the Rajasthan High Court, or the State Government about this trip, the preparations in Ranthambore clearly show the importance of the visit. The High Court management and the State Government have been actively involved, with the district administration working round the clock to make arrangements. Security has also been tightened across the town and around the Ranthambore area to ensure smooth conduct of the event.

The credit for this trip is given to the present Chief Justice of India, CJI BR Gavai.

It has come into the knowledge of "The Law Advice" that the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Justice K.R. Shriram, would receive the judges of the Supreme Court.

About Chief Justice B.R. Gavai

• Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai became the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025.

• His tenure will continue till November 23, 2025.

• He is the second Dalit Chief Justice of India, after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

• He started his law practice in 1985, became a High Court Judge in 2003, and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019.

Why Ranthambore?

Ranthambore in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan is famous for its tiger reserve, wildlife, and the historic Ranthambore Fort. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and tourists.

For the judges, this trip may be both a holiday with family and a chance to informally share views on judicial matters in a relaxed environment.

The team of judges constitutes the collegium members Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice BV Nagarathna. 

Presently, there is only one female Judge in the Supreme Court, Justice BV Nagarathna, who would be the first female Chief Justice of India. 

Names of all Judges 

1. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
2. Justice Surya Kant
3. Justice Vikram Nath
4. Justice J.K. Maheshwari
5. Justice B.V. Nagarathna
6. Justice M.M. Sundresh
7. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
8. Justice J.B. Pardiwala
9. Justice Dipankar Datta
10. Justice Pankaj Mithal
11. Justice Sanjay Karol
12. Justice Sanjay Kumar
13. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah
14. Justice Manoj Misra
15. Justice Rajesh Bindal
16. Justice Aravind Kumar
17. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
18. Justice K.V. Viswanathan
19. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
20. Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti
21. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
22. Justice Augustine George Masih
23. Justice Sandeep Mehta
24. Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale
25. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
26. Justice R. Mahadevan
27. Justice Manmohan
28. Justice K. Vinod Chandran
29. Justice Joymalya Bagchi
30. Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria
31. Justice Vijay Bishnoi
32. Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar
33. Justice Alok Aradhe
34. Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi