The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor CP Radhakrishnan, who administered Bhujbal's oath.
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office at ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
During the ceremony, the governor also administered the oath to three newly appointed State Information Commissioners -- Ravindra Thakre, Prakash Indalkar, and Gajanan Nimdev.
Justice Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, succeeding CJI Khanna, who will retire on May 13. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office.
Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the High Court Chief Justice to express displeasure over the "clandestine" manner in which Justice Yashwa Verma was administered the oath of his office on Saturday.
Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the Gorakhpur Journalist Press Club, CM Yogi emphasised that no constitutional institution--whether the legislature, executive, or judiciary--can remain detached from public concerns.