Page 3 - Latest Updates on D Y Chandrachud
SC seeks response from 11 states on plea asking setting up of RTI portals
Supreme court added that in the states where RTI portals have been set up, portals do not meet the accessibility and usability standards under the guidelines for Indian government websites and apps
 "SC seeks response from 11 states on plea asking setting up of RTI portals")
CJI advises young law graduates to be great minded, compassionate humans
Justice Chandrachud laid the foundation stone for the comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of the core Academic Block to be named the JSW Academic Block at the NLSIU
 "CJI advises young law graduates to be great minded, compassionate humans")
Need to create awareness about rare diseases in society: CJI Chandrachud
He also noted how people from marginalised communities face persistent barriers in accessing healthcare
 "Need to create awareness about rare diseases in society: CJI Chandrachud")
'Why is it pending': SC pulls up govt over non-appointment of judges
The Supreme Court Collegium is not a search committee for judges whose recommendations can be stalled, said CJI
SC reserves verdict on review plea of customs dept against 2021 judgement
Usually, the review pleas against judgements are considered in chambers by the judges and no oral submissions are allowed.However, the review plea of the customs department was heard in an open court
 "SC reserves verdict on review plea of customs dept against 2021 judgement")
PM's visit to CJI's residence raises questions over protocol: Sena (UBT)
According to the website of the Supreme Court, CJI Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024
 "PM's visit to CJI's residence raises questions over protocol: Sena (UBT)")
Row over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja at CJI's residence: BJP slams Oppn
Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday participated in the Ganpati Puja at the CJI's residence. In a video, Chandrachud and his wife Kalpana Das were seen welcoming Modi at their house
 "Row over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja at CJI's residence: BJP slams Oppn")
PM Modi attends Ganesh Puja at CJI Chandrachud's residence; lawyers react
Senior advocates expressed concerns about the visit, questioning its implications for the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive
WB school jobs row: SC to hear pleas challenging HC verdict on Sept 24
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said it may not be able to hear the batch of pleas
UP should ensure justice for reserved category in teacher hiring: Mayawati
The top court had on Monday also stayed the HC verdict setting aside the selection lists of assistant teachers issued by the state authorities in June 2020
 "UP should ensure justice for reserved category in teacher hiring: Mayawati")
SC junks plea over impact of exit polls on investors during LS elections
The Supreme Court bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, described the PIL as a 'political interest litigation'
President Murmu unveils new flag, insignia of Supreme Court: What it means
During the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, President Murmu called for a change in the 'culture of adjournments' in the judiciary
 "President Murmu unveils new flag, insignia of Supreme Court: What it means")
Only 6.7% court infrastructure at district level female-friendly: CJI
Chandrachud said that with the increasing number of women coming into the judiciary, the biases which we may unwittingly have towards our colleagues at the bar and the bench must be confronted
Must make efforts to change 'adjournments culture' in courts: Prez Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu said common people's stress level increases in courtroom settings, a phenomenon she coined as 'Black court syndrome,' and suggested it be studied
 "Must make efforts to change 'adjournments culture' in courts: Prez Murmu")
District judiciary our backbone, calling it subordinate must stop, says CJI
Referring to the increasing number of women joining the district judiciary in the past few years, he highlighted that judges, despite being professionals, are affected by their own "brush with reality
 "District judiciary our backbone, calling it subordinate must stop, says CJI")
District judiciary crucial component of rule of law: CJI Chandrachud
The district judiciary is the first point of contact for a citizen in search of justice, CJI said
 "District judiciary crucial component of rule of law: CJI Chandrachud")
Sibal urges CJI Chandrachud to appoint more women in higher judiciary
With the retirement of Justice Kohli, the number of apex court judges will come down to 33 against the sanctioned strength of 34
 "Sibal urges CJI Chandrachud to appoint more women in higher judiciary")
SC collegium denies Justice Shamim's request, repeats transfer to Madras HC
The Collegium said it considered the request made by Justice Ahmed in his representation but did not find any merit in the request made by him
 "SC collegium denies Justice Shamim's request, repeats transfer to Madras HC")
SC reserves verdict on ineligible arbitrator's ability to nominate another
The apex court had in 2017 and 2020 held that ineligible people cannot nominate another person, however, in another matter, SC allowed appointment made by person who was ineligible for the post
 "SC reserves verdict on ineligible arbitrator's ability to nominate another")
Justice Hima Kohli fierce protector of women's rights: CJI Chandrachud
The CJI was holding a ceremonial bench for Justice Kohli, who is due to retire on September 1
