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Outgoing CJI: Wanted to pull out of becoming a judge, was dissuaded

IndiaTimes Friday, 8 November 2024
Chief 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 Court's largest courtroom, was filled with accolades from lawyers of all ranks. Many remarked on his youthful energy and dedication to judicial reform, highlighting his impactful judgments and use of technology to improve court accessibility.
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