Chief Justice Defends Judiciary's Commitment, Despite Vacation Criticism
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Chief Justice Defends Judiciary's Commitment, Despite Vacation Criticism

India Today  

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has defended the judiciary's commitment to work during vacations, asserting that judges remain dedicated to their duties, even on weekends. He highlighted the unique workload and challenges faced by judges due to the collegium system, where different government levels and the judiciary collaborate. When asked about the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his residence for Ganpati Puja, he clarified that government officials adhere to principles of political maturity and avoid discussing pending cases during such meetings.

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‘All govt branches must honour constitutional duties’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘All govt branches must honour constitutional duties’: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday talked about the balancing act that every judge has to go through. New Delhi, Nov 26 : Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna addresses during the Constitution Day celebration of the Supreme Court Bar Association, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking on the 75th Constitution Day, Justice Khanna said that being a …

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside
1 month, 1 week ago

CJI Justice DY Chandrachud takes up THIS case on his last working day | Details inside

India TV News  

On his last working day as Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud pronounced a verdict on a case related to euthanasia. The CJI gave relief to parents seeking euthanasia for son, report several media outlets. Justice DY Chandrachud leaves a transformative legacy in the judiciary Meanwhile, Justice DY Chandrachud on Sunday concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice …

DY Chandrachud's legacy as CJI: Pragmatic progress over disruption
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1 month, 1 week ago

DY Chandrachud's legacy as CJI: Pragmatic progress over disruption

India Today  

When Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud assumed the position of chief justice of India in November 2022, he carried with him high hopes for a transformative tenure. Justice Chandrachud’s term also included significant rulings on federalism, including his landmark decision in Union of India vs Mohit Minerals, where he held that GST Council recommendations are advisory rather than binding on state …

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as Chief Justice: Key cases that could define his legacy
1 month, 1 week ago

Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as Chief Justice: Key cases that could define his legacy

India Today  

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in today as the 51st Chief Justice of India, stepping into one of the country's most influential judicial roles. His role involves ensuring a fair and efficient distribution of cases, impacting not only the pace of justice but also the people's confidence in the Supreme Court's impartiality. Among the prominent cases awaiting resolution under Justice …

DY Chandrachud recalls why his father didn’t want to sell Pune flat: ’If your moral integrity is ever...’
1 month, 1 week ago

DY Chandrachud recalls why his father didn’t want to sell Pune flat: ’If your moral integrity is ever...’

Live Mint  

In his farewell address at an event hosted by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recalled a conversation with his father, the former Chief Justice YV Chandrachud, regarding a flat in Pune. As reported by ANI, Chandrachud, while addressing his farewell function, said, “While addressing his farewell function, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud says …

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India
1 month, 1 week ago

Exclusive: DY Chandrachud on his plans after retiring as Chief Justice of India

Hindustan Times  

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud is set to retire as the Chief Justice of India on Sunday, November 10. Hinting at possible roles for a Supreme Court judge, or CJI, Chandrachud said the nature of the cases that are presented before these tribunals are such that they hold immense value, requiring individuals with “highest levels of integrity and expertise to preside over …

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes
1 month, 1 week ago

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud served his last judgement at the Supreme Court on Sunday, before officially stepping down from the post, making way for his successor -- Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The apex court's last judgment under Chandrachud's pen expressed strong opposition towards "bulldozer justice", wherein state governments and their departments resort to demolition of personal property of those …

Transformative yet unfulfilled: Senior lawyers on Chief Justice Chandrachud's tenure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Transformative yet unfulfilled: Senior lawyers on Chief Justice Chandrachud's tenure

India Today  

As Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud prepares to retire on Sunday, members of the Bar Council have shared insights on his tenure, recognising both his transformative contributions and areas where their expectations remained unmet. Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa echoed these sentiments, describing CJI Chandrachud's tenure as "nothing short of transformative" and praising his "hands-on approach" to addressing the Bar's …

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice Chandrachud retires after 2 years as CJI, a look at his top 7 judgements

Firstpost  

A week before he retires, CJI Chandrachud gave his farewell speech wondering how history might judge him. Scheduled Castes are not a homogenous class In the State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh case, CJI Chandrachud-led:seven-judge bench overruled the EV Chinnaiah’s judgement, allowing them to make sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes. Redistribution of private property Just days before his retirement, CJI Chandrachud …

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Justice Khanna bids adieu to Chief Justice Chandrachud: When a towering tree…

India Today  

Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna, in an emotional speech on Friday, praised CJI DY Chandrachud and said that "when a towering tree of justice steps back, the winds move differently." Highlighting the profound impact of the outgoing Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Khanna said, "The forest will never be quite the same again." Addressing the event, Attorney General R Venkatramani …

‘My Shoulders Broad Enough To…’: Chandrachud To Critics At Farwell, Calls Himself ‘One Of Most Trolled Judges’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘My Shoulders Broad Enough To…’: Chandrachud To Critics At Farwell, Calls Himself ‘One Of Most Trolled Judges’

ABP News  

Outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on his final working day in office, addressed criticism head-on, highlighting his belief in transparency and openness in public life. “My shoulders are broad enough to accept all criticism,” Justice Chandrachud said, referencing his stance that "sunlight is the best disinfectant." Acknowledging these episodes, he stated, “I’m sure all of you are aware …

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires, a look at 5 landmark verdicts by him

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on the last working day on Friday as his colleagues recalled fond memories while working with him. CJI Chandrachud assumed office as the Chief Justice on November 11, 2022, after being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2016. VERDICT ON HOMOSEXUALITY On September 6, 2018, a unanimous five-judge Supreme Court …

Trolls will now be unemployed, Chief Justice Chandrachud quips at farewell
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trolls will now be unemployed, Chief Justice Chandrachud quips at farewell

India Today  

At an emotional farewell on Friday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud bid adieu to the Supreme Court, reflecting on his two-year tenure that combined judicial reform with an unwavering commitment to transparency and justice. You learn your own limits and the importance of the Bar in educating you.” At the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, DY …

Chief Justice scraps summer breaks in Supreme Court days before his retirement
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chief Justice scraps summer breaks in Supreme Court days before his retirement

India Today  

With just days left for his retirement, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has scrapped summer breaks in the Supreme Court. The court calendar for 2025 designates summer holidays as 'partial working days'. The Supreme Court will sit for these two terms annually -- the first commences with the partial working days which would end on the day immediately preceding …

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Defends PM Modi's Ganpati Puja Visit: 'Absolutely Nothing Wrong As These Are'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Defends PM Modi's Ganpati Puja Visit: 'Absolutely Nothing Wrong As These Are'

ABP News  

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his residence during Ganpati Puja, stating that there is nothing inappropriate about such interactions. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a mature political discourse and that these dialogues do not pertain to specific cases but rather encompass broader societal issues.

CJI's Statement on PM Modi's Visit to His Residence Sparks Debate
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

CJI's Statement on PM Modi's Visit to His Residence Sparks Debate

New Indian Express  

CJI D Y Chandrachud has stated that there is nothing wrong with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his official residence for Ganpati prayers. He emphasized the importance of a robust dialogue between the judiciary and the executive, highlighting that the two institutions have a mechanism for meeting and discussing issues related to the administration.

Judges and the Government: A Dialogue on Maturity and Trust
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Judges and the Government: A Dialogue on Maturity and Trust

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Chandrachud emphasizes the importance of maintaining political maturity and avoiding any discussions about pending cases during meetings with the government. He highlights the distinct administrative relationship between the court and the government and stresses the need for a continuous dialogue, even during vacations, to ensure the smooth functioning of the judiciary.

PM Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja draws flak; Indira Jaising, MP Sanjay Raut question CJI’s independence
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja draws flak; Indira Jaising, MP Sanjay Raut question CJI’s independence

The Hindu  

Several prominent lawyers and politicians, including Indira Jaisingh, Prashant Bhushan and MP Sanjay Raut criticised Chief Justice of India D.Y. There should be no act or omission by him which is unbecoming of the high office he occupies and the public esteem in which that office is held" Violation of Code pic.twitter.com/kNjuMosbgZ — Prashant Bhushan September 12, 2024 Senior lawyer …

CJI DY Chandrachud Stresses Need For Open Communication Between Judicial Officers & High Court Judges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI DY Chandrachud Stresses Need For Open Communication Between Judicial Officers & High Court Judges

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud while speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 2 day long National Conference of the District Judiciary, addressed the issue of bridging communication gaps between the district judiciary and the High Courts. An environment of open, frank and wholistic communication between judicial officers and High Court judges is vital in achieving fair transfer …

Time To Think Of National-Level Judicial Recruitment Instead Of State-Based Selections : CJI DY Chandrachud
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Time To Think Of National-Level Judicial Recruitment Instead Of State-Based Selections : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday endorsed the idea of a national-level recruitment process for the judicial services of all States. He said that the time has now come to think of national integration by having recruitment to judicial service which crosses "narrow domestic walls of regionalism and state-centred selections". Time has really come now to truly think …

Time to remind citizens that we exist for them: CJI Chandrachud
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Time to remind citizens that we exist for them: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Saturday said that judiciary cannot be indifferent to the suffering and injustice of litigants approaching courts as he exhorted members of the district judiciary – the first point of contact for citizens seeking justice – to give back to the society by reminding citizens that “we exist for them”. Speaking at the …

Kejriwal bail hearing: Lawyers’ delegation write to CJI over ‘unprecedented practices’ in courts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal bail hearing: Lawyers’ delegation write to CJI over ‘unprecedented practices’ in courts

The Hindu  

A delegation of 150 lawyers from the Delhi High Court and District Courts on Thursday, July 4, 2024, wrote to Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. The lawyers’ delegation highlighted a conflict of interest involving Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, who stayed the bail order of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The delegation also highlighted an internal administrative order issued by the …

Judicial Efficiency: Beyond Working Hours And Vacations
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Judicial Efficiency: Beyond Working Hours And Vacations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India's summer vacation has sparked debate over the Judges' working hours and vacations which begins on May 20th and ends on July 8th. Because most cases before the Supreme Court are brought under a Special Leave Petition, statutory appeal, or Write Petition, they are either allowed for the next hearing or rejected depending on the merits …

Before Castigating Judiciary, Ensure Govt Appeals Come In Time : Supreme Court Judge Reacts To Sanjeev Sanyal's Comments On Vacation
7 months ago

Before Castigating Judiciary, Ensure Govt Appeals Come In Time : Supreme Court Judge Reacts To Sanjeev Sanyal's Comments On Vacation

Live Law  

In a veiled reference to economist and member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Sanjeev Sanyal's criticism of the Supreme Court's working hours, Justice Dipankar Datta today said that those who castigate the judiciary should work towards putting a stop to the delays caused by authorities in pursuing remedies before the court. Expressing displeasure, Justice Datta further remarked, "Those …

After 600 lawyers, 21 retired judges write to CJI expressing concern over ‘escalated attempts’ to undermine judiciary
8 months, 1 week ago

After 600 lawyers, 21 retired judges write to CJI expressing concern over ‘escalated attempts’ to undermine judiciary

The Hindu  

Over 20 retired judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts have written to the Chief Justice of India D.Y. The letter follows a recent missive by 600 lawyers voicing the same concerns about a “particular vested interest group” pressurising the judiciary, influencing judicial process, and defaming the courts on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas. “This …

Retired judges pen letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
8 months, 1 week ago

Retired judges pen letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, raise concerns over attempts to 'undermine judiciary'

India TV News  

A coalition of 21 retired judges, comprising members from both the Supreme Court and various high courts, has penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, highlighting mounting efforts to destabilise the judiciary through calculated pressure, dissemination of misinformation, and public denigration. The retired judges lambasted certain factions for their vested interests in subverting the judiciary, alleging …

Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawyers, judges rise above differences in quest for justice: CJI DY Chandrachud

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Wednesday said that he feels social media exacerbates differences between people but lawyers and judges rise above the differences in the common quest for justice. In his address after laying the foundation stone for the new Telangana High Court complex, to come up adjacent to the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University at …

‘Subjected to vicious abuse, trolling for…’: CJI Chandrachud recalls recent incident
9 months ago

‘Subjected to vicious abuse, trolling for…’: CJI Chandrachud recalls recent incident

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday recalled a recent incident where he was subjected to ‘trolling’ and ‘vicious’ abuse for merely adjusting his seating position during a hearing. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addresses the 21st Biennial State Level Conference of Judicial Officers on the theme of 'Equity and Excellence for Futuristic Judiciary', in Bengaluru, …

Was trolled for shifting seating position: Chief Justice Chandrachud
9 months ago

Was trolled for shifting seating position: Chief Justice Chandrachud

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday recalled a recent incident of him facing "trolling" and "vicious abuse" for adjusting his seating position, during a hearing due to discomfort. "Just four or five days ago when I was hearing a case, I had a little pain in my back, so all that I did was I placed my elbows …

Automatic Stay Vacation - Reference Against 'Asian Resurfacing' : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
1 year ago

Automatic Stay Vacation - Reference Against 'Asian Resurfacing' : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

A 5-judge bench of the Supreme Court is hearing today the reference against the 2018 judgment in Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P. Ltd. Director V. Central Bureau of Investigation as per which interim orders of stay granted by High Courts and other courts in civil and criminal cases will automatically expire after a period of six months unless the …

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said the apex court with a young team of distinguished scholars, interns and law researchers had prepared a “broad platform” to assess every one of the “top 50 judges” in the country who would be considered for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court. “One of the criticisms about the collegium system …

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 5 months ago

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said that the recent appointment of two judges to the Supreme Court within 72 hours of their recommendation was a message to the nation that the Collegium is vibrant, active, and committed to its task. Read here: Bilkis case: SC to hear petitions against remission to 11 convicts Addressing a gathering …

Summer Vacation: Delhi High Court Judges Hold Court Till 9:47 PM To Hear Urgent Matters
1 year, 6 months ago

Summer Vacation: Delhi High Court Judges Hold Court Till 9:47 PM To Hear Urgent Matters

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judges — Justice Jasmeet Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, on Monday sat till late in the evening to hear cases listed before them today, during the ongoing summer vacations.While Justice Singh held the court till 9:47 PM, Justice Mahajan held his court till 9:25 PM. Delhi High Court judges — Justice Jasmeet Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan, …

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 9 months ago

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud

The Hindu  

Not every system is perfect but this is the best system developed by the judiciary, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said on Saturday, while defending the Collegium system of judges appointing judges, a major bone of contention between the government and judiciary. Amid the tussle between the government and the judiciary, the CJI also responded to Law Minister Kiren …

Vacation spent on...: CJI DY Chandrachud on off days for Supreme Court judges
1 year, 9 months ago

Vacation spent on...: CJI DY Chandrachud on off days for Supreme Court judges

India Today  

Judges of the Supreme Court in India sit for 200 days a year and their vacations are spent thinking about the cases, reading about the laws and reflecting on the impact of their work on society, the Chief Justice of India, DY Chadrachud, said at the India Today Conclave. Our judgements are in reserve,” the CJI said, adding, “So on …

NV Ramana, UU Lalit, DY Chandrachud, 2022 Saw 3 CJIs: So, How Was It?
1 year, 11 months ago

NV Ramana, UU Lalit, DY Chandrachud, 2022 Saw 3 CJIs: So, How Was It?

The Quint  

And yet, Ramana, Lalit and Chandrachud, in their respective tenures, along with some of their fellow judges at the Supreme Court, should be credited for standing up to an increasingly querulous executive. Especially, in recent months, when from the law minister to the vice president, government figures have grown increasingly unsparing with their 'take' on the functioning of our constitutional …

Did Programs Like 'A Date With You': CJI Chandrachud Says He Moonlighted As Radio Jockey
2 years ago

Did Programs Like 'A Date With You': CJI Chandrachud Says He Moonlighted As Radio Jockey

ABP News  

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, revealed on Saturday that he worked as a radio jockey for All India Radio in his early twenties. "Not many are aware of this but I moonlighted as a radio jockey in my earlier twenties in All India Radio doing programs like 'Play it cool' or 'A date with you' or 'Sunday requests'," …

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI
2 years ago

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday responded to strident criticism against the Collegium system of judicial appointments, saying the government and the Supreme Court cannot work together to select good judges if they find fault with each other. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was sitting on the dais at the Law Day Eve function, had recently launched a …

Chief Justice of India, Collegium judges meet protesting Gujarat, Telangana High Courts’ lawyers over proposed transfers of their HC judges
2 years, 1 month ago

Chief Justice of India, Collegium judges meet protesting Gujarat, Telangana High Courts’ lawyers over proposed transfers of their HC judges

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, and two Supreme Court judges, met Gujarat and Telangana High Courts’ lawyers on Monday over the Collegium’s proposed transfers of Justices Nikhil Kariel and A. Abhishek Reddy, agreeing to “examine” their grievances while “strongly conveying” that they have to get back to work. Read | Chief Justice of India urges ‘harmony, balance’ even as …

CJI Chandrachud Disapproves Lawyers Striking, Calls For Dialogue & Understanding
2 years, 1 month ago

CJI Chandrachud Disapproves Lawyers Striking, Calls For Dialogue & Understanding

Live Law  

Amid the ongoing strike by the lawyers of Gujarat and Telangana High Courts against the collegium proposals to transfer judges, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday disapproved such protest measures by advocates. When lawyers strike, the greatest sufferers are not the lawyers themselves, or the judges, but the consumers of justice, for whom the lawyers exist in the …

Telangana, Gujarat HC advocates oppose proposed transfer of judges
2 years, 1 month ago

Telangana, Gujarat HC advocates oppose proposed transfer of judges

The Hindu  

Telangana and Gujarat High Courts' advocates have decided to abstain from work following social media posts about the proposed transfers of Justices A. Abhishek Reddy and Nikhil S. Kariel, respectively, to the Patna High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium. The Gujarat High Court Bar reportedly decided to abstain from work indefinitely following social media posts about the proposed transfer …

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?
2 years, 1 month ago

Justice Chandrachud Becomes CJI: 'Liberal' But Not Boxed to an 'Ideology', What Era Will He Bring?

News 18  

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, said on Monday that he has “very big-sized shoes to fill” as Justice UU Lalit’s successor and hoped to continue the “good work” initiated by him. Elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on May 13, 2016, Justice Chandrachud will have …

As CJI Chandrachud takes over, SC to become more litigant-friendly with 'tech-plans' | Exclusive
2 years, 1 month ago

As CJI Chandrachud takes over, SC to become more litigant-friendly with 'tech-plans' | Exclusive

India Today  

With Justice DY Chandrachud taking over as the 50th Chief Justice of India, plans of making the Supreme Court more litigant-friendly are likely to kick in soon. CJI Chandrachud has been heading the e-committee of the Supreme Court and has been working on major plans likely to be fulfilled in his two-year tenure. READ | Justice D Y Chandrachud takes …

CJI-designate DY Chandrachud: A non-conformist who overturned his father's judgments
2 years, 2 months ago

CJI-designate DY Chandrachud: A non-conformist who overturned his father's judgments

Firstpost  

Justice DY Chandrachud, who is set to take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India on 9 November, is the son of YV Chandrachud, India’s longest-serving Chief Justice of India. The senior-most Supreme Court judge will now take over as the 50th Chief Justice of India on 9 November, stepping into the shoes of his redoubtable father YV Chandrachud, …

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November
2 years, 2 months ago

Justice DY Chandrachud to succeed CJI UU Lalit from this November

Live Mint  

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit has recommended the name of Justice D Y Chandrachud as his successor, according to the news agency ANI. The CJI handed over the copy of his letter of recommendation to Justice Chandrachud on Tuesday morning, October 11, in the presence of other judges of the Supreme Court of India. According to the protocols, …

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Bench Of Justices DY Chandrachud & Hima Kohli Hears Cases Till 9:10 PM, 5 Hours Extra Regular Timings

Live Law  

Breaking with its usual working hours, a Supreme Court Division Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hima Kohli, on Friday heard cases till 9:10 PM, for a total of approximately 10 hours and 40 minutes, barring the lunch recess. The last record of sitting till 6:40 PM on August 16, 2022, also set by a Justice Chandrachud-led Bench, was broken. …

A good start by CJI Lalit
2 years, 3 months ago

A good start by CJI Lalit

Hindustan Times  

The first week of the new Chief Justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, has seen a flurry of activity in the Supreme Court. The apex court, which was dogged by rising pendency of cases and irregular listing of some petitions, has disposed of 1,800 cases in the first four days of his tenure, this newspaper reported last week. In addition, …

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India
2 years, 3 months ago

Promising Beginning : Expectations From Justice UU Lalit, The New Chief Justice Of India

Live Law  

A day before being sworn-in as the 49th Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit made three notable announcements regarding the reforms which he proposed to undertake during his term. Fair and impartial judge who have questioned State excesses Soon after Justice Lalit's name was announced as the next CJI, there were certain adverse commentaries in media and social …

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana
2 years, 3 months ago

Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana

The Hindu  

Terming pendency of cases a "huge challenge", Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana on August 26 expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court. Attorney General K. K. Venugopal said 224 vacancies in the High Court were filed up and over 100 members …

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