Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India from 2022 to 2024
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Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is an Indian jurist, who served as the 50th Chief Justice of India from 9 November 2022 to 10 November 2024. He was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of India in May 2016. He has also previously served as the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court from 2013 to 2016 and as a judge of the Bombay High Court from 2000 to 2013. He also served as the ex-officio Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority and the de facto Chancellor of the National Law School of India University.
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'Supreme Court has been at vanguard of personal liberty’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud reflects on legacy, judicial independenceFormer Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud discussed his tenure, emphasizing his commitment to constitutional principles and judicial impartiality. He touched on handling political pressures, dynasty..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ex-CJI did 'nothing' on breach of anti-defection law: Sena UBTShiv Sena UBT criticized former CJI D Y Chandrachud for inaction on the party split and alleged violation of the anti-defection law. They claimed an "undeclared Emergency" exists due to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Some in higher judiciary compromising court's integrity: Mahua MoitraTMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized certain members of the higher judiciary, alleging compromise of judicial independence and integrity. She targeted ex-CJI DY Chandrachud's "prayed to God" remark regarding..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Should one party decide what case SC should hear?' Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud on Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 'blame' for Maharashtra election lossFormer Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud refuted allegations by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who blamed the court's handling of MLA disqualification petitions for the MVA's election defeat..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ex-CJI Chandrachud removed fear of law from political defectors, claims RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticizes former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alleging his inaction on disqualification petitions facilitated defections in Maharashtra. Raut believes..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ex-CJI for not delivering Shiv Sena MLA case verdictIn an interview, Uddhav Thackeray expressed disappointment with former CJI D Y Chandrachud for not delivering the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification case. He criticized the BJP leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of IndiaJustice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. Known for his role in significant Supreme Court rulings, including those related to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI on November 11Justice Sanjiv Khanna, known for his landmark judgments on electoral bonds and Article 370, was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Khanna's term..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pendency in SC came down by 10,000 cases in last 2 years: CJIChief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has successfully reduced the Supreme Court's backlog by 10,000 cases during his tenure. His approach emphasized transparency by publicly disclosing pending case details..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Outgoing CJI: Wanted to pull out of becoming a judge, was dissuadedChief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud completed his 25-year judicial tenure on Friday, receiving high praise from the legal community. His farewell ceremony, held in the Supreme..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I am one of the most trolled judges': CJI Chandrachud says trollers will now be unemployedChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in his farewell speech, acknowledged being "one of the most trolled judges" but remained unfazed. He emphasized transparency and integrity as guiding principles..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI DY Chandrachud's emotional farewell speech: 'No greater feeling than being able to serve those in need'Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud delivered an emotional farewell address on his last working day, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and highlighting the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Forgive me if...': Justice DY Chandrachud's final message as Chief Justice of IndiaJustice Chandrachud stepped into the shoes of his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who served as the longest CJI between 1978 and 1985, on November 9, 2022 and will be demitting office on November..DNA - Published | Watch: CJI asks AI lawyer, 'Is death penalty constitutional in India?' — see its responseChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the National Judicial Museum and Archive and interacted with an AI lawyer asking about capital punishment in India. The AI responded, "Yes, the death..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC to pronounce verdict on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status todayA seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will pronounce the verdict.DNA - Published | CJI's comments on Iyer not justified, says Justice B V NagarathnaJustice B V Nagarathna disagreed with Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's criticism of the Justice Krishna Iyer Doctrine, calling it unwarranted. Both Nagarathna and Justice Dhulia defended the doctrine's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Can't call any part of territory of India as Pakistan': SC over objectionable comments made by Karnataka HC judgeA five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that Karnataka High Court judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, who had made those observations, had on September 21 tendered an..DNA - Published | Tirupati Laddoo Row: Jagan Reddy says he will write to PM Modi, CJI to take action against...Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced on Friday that he would be writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud regarding current CM Chandrababu Naidu.DNA - Published |
To save reputations, Sibal opposes live-streaming, but SC rejects pleaKapil Sibal appealed to the Supreme Court to cease live streaming its suo motu proceedings on a sensitive rape-murder case, expressing concerns about reputational harm. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Will remove you from court’: SC warns lawyer, dismisses plea for Mamata Banerjee's removal over Kolkata doc's rape-murderThe Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the court isn't for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi slams Congress for criticism of his Ganesh puja at CJI residencePrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for their criticism of his participation in Ganesh Utsav at Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence. He underscored the festival's historical..IndiaTimes - Published | Women's equal participation in governance a must now: CJIChief Justice D Y Chandrachud highlighted the critical need for women's equal participation in governance and policy making, emphasizing societal and institutional responsibility. He pointed out that..IndiaTimes - Published |
210 lawyers attended last SC hearing in RG Kar caseThe Supreme Court noted 210 lawyer appearances in the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. This high-profile case has garnered significant attention across India,..IndiaTimes - Published | Mindset must change from making concessions for women to recognising their entitlements: CJIChief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, delivered a powerful keynote address at the SheShakti event in New Delhi on September 16, 2024, organized by a media outlet. He emphasized the need for society..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Poore desh mein model banana padega': Giriraj Singh on Hindu groups protesting over Shimla mosqueUnion minister Giriraj Singh lauded the unity of Hindu organizations in Himachal Pradesh over protests against unauthorised mosque construction in Sanjauli, suggesting it sends a strong national..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Deal with it': Oppn vs BJP over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja celebrations at CJI's housePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ganesh Puja visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s residence has ignited a political debate. Opposition leaders questioned the judiciary’s independence,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sena vs Sena case pending, CJI should recuse himself: Sanjay Raut raises 'fairness' doubts after PM Modi-CJI Chandrachud meetShiv Sena (UBT) has expressed concerns over a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during Ganpati Chaturthi. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut..IndiaTimes - Published | SC dismisses RG Kar Hospital's ex- principal Sandip Ghosh's plea in irregularities caseA bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that the accused, the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh, has no..DNA - Published |
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case LIVE UPDATES: SC begins hearing amid nationwide doctors' strikeA three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today.DNA - Published | 'Part of access to justice mission': CJI Chandrachud as he inaugurates multi-facilitation centre in SCCJI DY Chandrachud inaugurated a multi-facilitation centre at the Supreme Court campus in Delhi to enhance access to justice. Near UCO Bank and C-IN Gate, it aims to improve service quality for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stereotyping differently-abled persons in visual media perpetuates discrimination: SCChief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized accurate portrayals of differently-abled persons, mentioning Nipun Malhotra's plea against 'Aankh Micholi' for deprecatory references. The Supreme Court urged..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Mandatory menstrual leaves may lead to...': SC to CentreA bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the issue related to policy and was not an issue for the courts to look intoDNA - Published |
'May dissuade employers': SC refuses to entertain plea seeking menstrual leave for female employeesThe Supreme Court declined to hear a petition that sought to establish menstrual leave for women in the workforce. Instead, the court directed the central government to consult with relevant..IndiaTimes - Published | The case from 1720 that CJI D Y Chandrachud highlighted to underscore the importance of following the rule of lawIndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court aims to settle 10K cases in six-day Lok AdalatThe Supreme Court of India marks its 75th year with a historic six-day Special Lok Adalat from June 29, aiming to resolve 10,000 cases free of cost. Led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, the initiative..IndiaTimes - Published | SC issues notice on guidelines for Digital KYC process for acid attack survivorsA bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and also comprising justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that it will take up the matter in July.IndiaTimes - Published |
Judges can't dodge explainability of their decisions: CJIChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judges writing easily understandable judgments at the J-20 summit in Brazil, focusing on digital transformation, technology, judicial..IndiaTimes - Published | SC organises training programme for registry officials of Supreme Court of Sri LankaA delegation from the Sri Lankan Supreme Court completed a training programme at the Supreme Court of India, under the guidance of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The initiative promotes..IndiaTimes - Published |
WB recruitment scam: SC stays Calcutta HC order invalidating appointment of over 25k teachers, non-teaching staff in schoolsThe Supreme Court temporarily stayed the Calcutta High Court's decision nullifying the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and staff by the state's School Service Commission. The bench allowed the CBI..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Systematic fraud': Supreme Court says West Bengal was duty-bound to maintain records on recruitment scamChief Justice Chandrachud stressed the scarcity of public jobs and the importance of maintaining public faith in the system. "The public job is so scarce.... Nothing remains if the faith of the public..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC recalls order allowing MTP of 31-week pregnancyIn a rare occurrence, the Supreme Court recalled its order from April 22 on Monday. The order was passed using its broad powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure complete justice,..IndiaTimes - Published | SC issues notice to EC on PIL seeking re-election if NOTA gets maximum votesThe PIL also seeks to disallow candidates who get less than NOTA to contest the bye-elections to the same constituency. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B..IndiaTimes - Published |
Childcare leave for women is a constitutional mandate: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court emphasized that denying a woman employee two-year childcare leave, in addition to the mandated 180-day maternity leave, is unconstitutional. This assertion, made by Chief Justice D Y..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI: New criminal laws put our legal framework into new ageChief Justice D Y Chandrachud gave enthusiastic approval to the new criminal laws scheduled for enforcement starting July 1, stating on Thursday, "These laws signify a watershed moment for our society..IndiaTimes - Published |
India set for significant overhaul of criminal justice system with newly enacted laws: CJIChief Justice D Y Chandrachud expresses appreciation for the enactment of new criminal justice laws, highlighting the importance of India undergoing a significant overhaul of its criminal justice..IndiaTimes - Published | APMC constructing a mall and five-star hotel is a scam: SCMost Gujaratis strive for commercial success, but Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee of Surat took it a step farther by building a mall and a five-star hotel on land acquired by the Gujarat..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC imposes interim stay on UP Board of Madarsa Education Act, says 'Allahabad HC has misconstrued..'A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notices to the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government, and others on the pleas against the high court order.DNA - Published | ENA 'mother raw material' for potable liquor and denatured spirit, say statesChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alongside his father Justice Y V Chandrachud, made history as the first father-son duo to lead Indian judiciary. Chandrachud Jr overturned his father's judgments..IndiaTimes - Published |
'To browbeat and bully others...': PM Modi attacks Congress over lawyers' letter to CJIMore than 600 lawyers addressed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, expressing serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to..DNA - Published | Preventive detention can't be misused for law & order issue: Supreme CourtTerming preventive detention a draconian provision, Supreme Court has held that govt’s inability to to tackle the law and order situation should not be an excuse to invoke it and any capricious or..IndiaTimes - Published |
