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D Y Chandrachud
Who is D Y Chandrachud?
Justice D Y Chandrachud is a sitting judge at the Supreme court of India. On October 10, 2022 he was recommended as the second most senior judge of the apex court for the position of Chief Justice of India (CJI) by the current CJI U U Lalit.
Early life and Education
Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud was born in Mumbai on November 11, 1959. His father Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud...
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'Completely misconstrued': Ex-CJI on praying for solution to Ayodhya case
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that his remarks about praying to God to help him find a solution to the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute were "completely misconstrued."
 "'Completely misconstrued': Ex-CJI on praying for solution to Ayodhya case")
21% posts vacant in district courts, Govt needs to invest more: Ex-CJI
He also pointed out that this will require a constitutional amendment because, the recruitment and conditions of service of the judges to the district judiciary are, controlled by the governors
 "21% posts vacant in district courts, Govt needs to invest more: Ex-CJI")
Some groups trying to use social media to affect cases: ex-CJI Chandrachud
Chandrachud also said that in a democracy the power to decide the validity of laws is entrusted to the constitutional courts
 "Some groups trying to use social media to affect cases: ex-CJI Chandrachud")
Ex-CJI Chandrachud removed fear of law from political defectors: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed that by not deciding on the disqualification petitions, ex-CJI Chandrachud kept doors and windows open for defections
 "Ex-CJI Chandrachud removed fear of law from political defectors: Raut")
Kharge congratulates Justice Sanjiv Khanna on being sworn in as new CJI
In a post on X, the Congress chief said, "Extending best wishes to Justice Sanjiv Khanna for taking oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India
 "Kharge congratulates Justice Sanjiv Khanna on being sworn in as new CJI")
Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as India's 51st Chief Justice today
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has sworn in as India's 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud's retirement at age 65
 "Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as India's 51st Chief Justice today")
WATCH: CJI Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court on his last working day
In his remarks, CJI Chandrachud reflected on the legacy of the former CJIs who had previously served on the court and expressed confidence in justice Khanna taking over as his successor
 "WATCH: CJI Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court on his last working day")
My shoulders broad enough to accept criticism: CJI D Y Chandrachud
At his farewell event, Justice Chandrachud says no greater feeling than serving the needy
 "My shoulders broad enough to accept criticism: CJI D Y Chandrachud")
CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of verdicts that shaped society, controversy too
The list of judgments penned by him is long and covers almost all aspects of law. They blend scholarship and jurisprudence and are likely to inform both future decisions and how the law is studied
Centre must establish mandatory accessibility norms for specially abled: SC
The bench found that one of the rules of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act does not establish enforceable, compulsory standards
 "Centre must establish mandatory accessibility norms for specially abled: SC")
Aligarh Muslim University minority status case: SC overrules 1967 judgement
Case dates back to 1967 when a five-judge constitution bench had ruled that AMU being a central university cannot be considered a minority institution
 "Aligarh Muslim University minority status case: SC overrules 1967 judgement")
SC rules in favour of DRI authority; clears recovery of Rs 20,000 cr tax
This ruling confirms that DRI officers qualify as "proper officers" under Section 28 of the Customs Act, enabling them to issue show-cause notices
 "SC rules in favour of DRI authority; clears recovery of Rs 20,000 cr tax")
President Murmu's speech on plight of prisoners prompted SC report: CJI
CJI Chandrachud said the release of the three publications was a "continuation of the celebrations" to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court of India
Judiciary's independence doesn't mean delivering verdicts against govt: CJI
Chandrachud, who demits office on November 10, said a lot of these pressure groups term the judiciary independent if judges decide in their favour
Nothing wrong in PM's visit to my residence on Ganpati: CJI Chandrachud
CJI said one had to respect that a dialogue took place as part of a robust inter-institutional mechanism and separation of powers between judiciary and the executive did not mean the two not meeting
 "Nothing wrong in PM's visit to my residence on Ganpati: CJI Chandrachud")
No forward movement on 4 names reiterated by Collegium headed by CJI
People aware of the procedure to appoint high court and Supreme Court judges said the files relating to Kirpal, Satyan, Banerjee and Sen are still pending with the government
A institution can be improved, doesn't mean it is fundamentally flawed: CJI
The chief justice said unlike in other fields, the work burden of a judge increases both in terms of volume and complexity as he or she rises in the judiciary
Lawyers must learn paying proper salaries to youngsters: CJI Chandrachud
He also recalled how he grew up listening to AIR bulletins in Hindi, English and Sanskrit with his parents, getting enchanted by the iconic voices
Journalists no longer need law degrees to cover Supreme Court, CJI rules
This change aims to broaden the scope for journalists without legal backgrounds, empowering more voices to report on India's top court
 "Journalists no longer need law degrees to cover Supreme Court, CJI rules")
Will hand over next tranche of land for new Bombay HC by Dec: Maha govt
Supreme Court had also asked the state government to explore providing some space to the high court to set up its arbitration and mediation centre in the Air India building
