Chief Justice of India
Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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The chief justice of India is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India as well as the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Judiciary. The Constitution of India grants power to the president of India to appoint, as dictated by outgoing chief justice in consultation with judicial cabal of 21 Supreme Court judges, the next chief justice, who will serve until they reach the age of sixty-five or are removed by the constitutional process of impeachment.
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Elections trigger filing of 'fraught' cases, says CJIChief Justice D Y Chandrachud discusses the increase in fraught cases as elections draw closer. He recalls the determination of Cornelia Sorabjee to enter the legal profession in the late 19th century..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI DY Chandrachud welcomes two judges from Nepal's courtChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday welcomed two judges from Nepal who sat in court and witnessed its court proceedings. "I welcome the two very distinguished judges to our bench," the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Live streaming has taken SC to hearts, homes of citizens: CJIVice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Monday said efforts should be made to make justice accessible to all regardless of background and circumstances, and to make it a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Judiciary must be more inclusive, need higher women representation: CJI ChandrachudCJI Chandrachud emphasizes the need for engagement with marginalized sections, representation of women in higher judiciary, and inclusiveness in the legal profession. Concerned about the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC constantly working to ensure legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens: CJIChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud assures President Droupadi Murmu that the Supreme Court is constantly working to simplify legal processes and reduce prison overcrowding. The FASTER initiative..IndiaTimes - Published | |
President Murmu unveils Ambedkar's statue in Supreme Court on Constitution DayPresident Droupadi Murmu Sunday unveiled a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Union Law Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | |
We are confronted with fundamental questions about ethical treatment of AI: CJI ChandrachudIndiaTimes - Published | |
Hear review plea on gay marriage in open court, petitioners appeal to SCLGBTQIA+ community members on Thursday requested an open court hearing on their petitions seeking review of the Supreme Courtās October 17 judgment rejecting marriage rights for same-sex couples, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
May ask 7-Judge bench to rule on validity of sedition law: CJI ChandrachudThe Supreme Court is considering a plea to have a seven-judge bench rule on the constitutionality of the sedition provision under Section 124A of the IPC. The plea argues that a five-judge bench may..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Got extra affection from then CJI, says Diwaker sarcasticallyIndiaTimes - Published | Inclusiveness on menu, shows apex court, makes space for cafe run by the disabledThe Supreme Court of India has allowed the opening of a cafe called 'Mitti Cafe' on its premises. The cafe, founded in 2017 by Alina Alam, aims to provide employment and training to individuals with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nod sought for contempt case against Uddhav ThackerayA journalist has filed a contempt petition against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray for his derogatory remarks towards Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in a Dussehra speech. The journalist alleges that..IndiaTimes - Published | Our worth as a nation will largely depend on worth ascribed to women: CJIChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of women's status in determining the worth of a nation. He stated that ascribing worth to women is not just a women's issue but..IndiaTimes - Published |
Contempt power not to protect judges from criticism: CJI D Y ChandrachudChief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud stated that the power to punish for contempt of court is not meant to protect judges from criticism but to prevent interference in the dispensation of..IndiaTimes - Published | Collegium picks Chief Justices of Delhi, Raj, Gauhati High Courts as Supreme Court judgesThe Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of three chief justices of high courts as judges of the apex court. Justices Satish Chandra..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court collegium recommends names of three high court chief justices as Supreme Court judgesThe Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has recommended the names of three high court chief justices to be appointed as judges of the apex court. The recommended..IndiaTimes - Published | Even bad Constitution turns out to be good if those running it are good, says CJI, quotes AmbedkarIndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Bhat retires today, but with CJI away in the US, he will miss traditional send-offJustice Sripathi Ravindra Bhat, who is set to retire from the Supreme Court, will not be part of the traditional ceremonial bench on his last day. This bench usually includes the retiring judge and the..IndiaTimes - Published | Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' remark amounts to 'hate speech': Eminent citizens write to CJIIn a letter to the CJI, the signatories, including former Delhi HC judge S N Dhingra, said not only did Udhayanidhi Stalin make a hate speech but refused to apologise for his remarks.DNA - Published |
'Government is ready for elections any time now': Centre to Supreme CourtSolicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for Centre, told a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud that the process of updation of the voters' list in Jammu and..DNA - Published | CJI warns lawyers, litigants about fake SC website created for phishing attacksChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Thursday warned lawyers and litigants about a fake website of the Supreme Court created for phishing attacks and asked them to be careful with monetary..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No Constitutional fraud in abrogating Article 370': Centre tells Supreme CourtThe five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud told the Centre that it will have to justify the procedure adopted for abrogation as the court cannot postulate a..DNA - Published | 250+ noted citizens write to Prez, CJI for action against NewsClickIndiaTimes - Published |
Modi governmentās bill to select CEC, ECs against Advaniās proposal in 2012: CongressThe Congress on Friday dug out an old letter written by veteran BJP leader L K Advani in March 2012 in which he had asked the then prime minister Manmohan Singh to include the leaders of opposition in..IndiaTimes - Published | Former judges, veterans, bureaucrats write to President, CJI seeking strict action against NewsclickIndiaTimes - Published |
Modi government wants to ensure 'control' over EC in poll year: CongressRamesh said Advani had also proposed a panel at that time with the Chief Justice of India and leaders of opposition in both houses, besides the prime minister.DNA - Published | Govt bill in Rajya Sabha seeks to drop CJI from panel selecting CEC, ECsThe Centre on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha proposing a new mechanism to select the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) ā replacing the Chief Justice of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha to replace CJI with cabinet minister for selection of CEC, election commissionersUnion law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI announces launch of 'Suswagatam' portal for e-passes to enter SCIndiaTimes - Published |
In SC, Sibal raises ex-CJIās ābasic structureā comment in Parliament; CJI says itās an āopinionāIndiaTimes - Published | Congress expresses shock over ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoiās remarks over basic structure of ConstitutionNominated Rajya Sabha MP and former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi's remarks in the House on Monday has been criticised by the Congress. Taking part in the debate on the Government of National..IndiaTimes - Published |
Can Article 370 be seen as indestructible feature of Constitution, asks Supreme courtFor the second day running, the Supreme Court expressed scepticism about the stand taken by those opposing the hollowing of Article 370, with the CJI D Y Chandrachud-led constitution bench questioning..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu publisher arrested for remarks against CJI over ManipurIndiaTimes - Published |
Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Miya' remarks: Rajya Sabha member files police complaint, Assam TMC writes to CJIIndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court to hear Manipur plea against HC order on NetThe Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on July 17 a petition filed by the Manipur government challenging a high court decision to relax curbs imposed on use of internet in the state since May 3..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC gets two new judges, CJI Chandrachud administers oath of office to Justices Bhuyan and BhattiWith the swearing-in of Justices Bhuyan and Bhatti, the working strength of judges in the apex court has risen to 32 against the sanctioned strength of 34, including the CJI. The central government had..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court Collegium is vibrant, active and committed to its task: CJI ChandrachudIndiaTimes - Published |
Donāt use SC as platform to further escalate violence in Manipur: CJI DY ChandrachudReprimanding lawyers representing warring Kuki and Meitei ethnic groups for trying to use the Supreme Court as a platform to further escalate violence in trouble-torn Manipur, a CJI DY Chandrachud-led..IndiaTimes - Published | Bombarded by elephant PILs, CJI D Y Chandrachud says don't test patienceWhen advocate Deepak Prakash, appearing for NGO 'Walking Eye Foundation for Animal Advocacy', repeatedly sought reversal of the rice-eating elephant's relocation from Tamil Nadu and shifting it back to..IndiaTimes - Published |
5-judge SC bench to hear on July 11 pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370Nearly four years after the government abrogated Article 370 that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India..IndiaTimes - Published | Opening today at Supreme Court: IT-enabled, futuristic and green courtroomsFor the first time in the 73-year history of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India's courtroom along with those of the two most senior judges would be bereft of familiar sights - racks lined..IndiaTimes - Published |
PDP chief Mehbooba requests CJI for early hearing on Article 370 in SCPDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday requested Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud for an early hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the revocation of Article 370 in August..IndiaTimes - Published | Important to highlight work done in back offices of Indian judiciary: CJIIndiaTimes - Published |
CJI Chandrachud, other judges to participate in Yoga event at Supreme CourtOn the occasion of the 9th International Day for Yoga on Wednesday, a Yoga event will be organized in the Supreme Court for officers and staff members of the Registry, which will also be attended by..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu urges Centre, CJI to ensure implementation of court ordersPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday asked the central government and the chief justice as well as other stakeholders to devise a system to deal with cases where the court verdict in not implemented.IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI Chandrachud lauds Justice Joseph for work done as SC judge, says his expertise will be missedHeading a ceremonial bench to bid farewell to Justice Joseph on his last working day as the apex court closes for summer vacation from May 22, the CJI said it is an honour for him to preside over such..IndiaTimes - Published | Two new judges for SC: CJI administers oath of office to Justice Mishra, senior advocate ViswanathanChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate Kalpathy Venkataraman Viswanathan as judges of the Supreme Court...IndiaTimes - Published |
