Lokpal disposes of corruption complaint against ex-CJI Chandrachud, ET LegalWorld
The anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has disposed of a complaint alleging corruption against former CJI DY Chandrachud for being “barred by jurisdiction”, according to an official order. A complaint was filed on October 18, 2024, “against the sitting Chief Justice of India (CJI) as on that date, for alleged abuse of office, amounting to corruption and […]
Ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud on reports he was being considered for NHRC chairperson, ET LegalWorld
The former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said media reports of him being considered for the National Human Rights Commission chairperson’s post were “untrue”. “This is untrue. Presently, I am enjoying my retired life,” country’s 50th CJI, who demitted office on November 10, told PTI. The post of NHRC chairperson has […]
Responsibility of judiciary to review law made by Parliament: Ex-CJI Chandrachud, ET LegalWorld
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Sunday said that not only it is the right but also the responsibility of the judiciary to review the law enacted by Parliament. Former CJI Chandrachud, who arrived as a special guest in NDTV’s special programme ‘NDTV INDIA Samvaad – Samvidhan @75, said while making laws is […]
Pressure groups trying to use social media to affect outcome of cases: ex CJI Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud cautioned that special interest groups are using social media to try and influence court cases. He emphasized the need for judges to be aware of this, while also highlighting the danger of forming opinions based on short social media clips, as judicial decision-making is a much more nuanced process. […]
Living life of private citizen feels very good: Ex-CJI Chandrachud, ET LegalWorld
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, who demitted the highest judicial office of the country 15 days ago, on Sunday said that living the life of a private citizen feels very good to him. Former CJI Chandrachud, who arrived as a special guest in NDTV’s special programme ‘NDTV INDIA Samvaad – Samvidhan @75, […]
20 landmark verdicts delivered by CJI Chandrachud, Legal News, ET LegalWorld
After a two-year-long stint, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud formally demits the highest judicial office of the country on Sunday. Elevated as an apex court judge on May 13, 2016, he, in his over eight-year-long stint at the Supreme Court, pronounced several landmark judgments. Article 370 revocation A 5-judge Constitution Bench, headed by CJI […]
Notable judgements of the most progressive and influential jurist CJI Chandrachud, ET LegalWorld
Widely regarded as the most progressive and influential jurist in the country, Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI), to demit the office on November 10 with a legacy of upholding constitutional values, promoting human rights, and advancing justice in India. Appointed as the Chief Justice of India in November 9, 2022, […]
CJI Chandrachud on ‘hiking pendency’ in SC, ET LegalWorld
Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday responded to the allegations that the pendency of cases in the apex court has gone up during his tenure. In his remarks at the farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), the CJI said that in the last two years, 1,11,000 cases […]
CJI Chandrachud during his farewell, ET LegalWorld
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, while addressing his farewell function on Friday, said that his shoulders are broad enough to accept criticism. He also remarked, in a lighter vein, that all those who trolled him would soon be rendered unemployed. During the farewell function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), CJI […]
No greater feeling than serving those in need: Outgoing CJI D Y Chandrachud
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud marked his last day as the 50th head of India’s judiciary, reflecting on a fulfilling tenure marked by service to the nation. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to impact lives and praised the collaborative spirit of his colleagues. Tributes poured in from legal luminaries, acknowledging his impactful legacy of accessibility […]