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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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From judgments to cats, ex-CJI Chandrachud shares snippets of his life
"In the district judiciary, women are outnumbering men. The challenge is ensuring these women rise. We can't just say We want more women judges. We must build a pipeline," he says
 "From judgments to cats, ex-CJI Chandrachud shares snippets of his life")
Ayodhya verdict was not based on faith, but on evidence: Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Shedding light on the judgment made in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, Chandrachud said that most people who expressed their opinions on social media did not even read the judgment
 "Ayodhya verdict was not based on faith, but on evidence: Ex-CJI Chandrachud")
Lawyers must reorientate their identity as facilitators of justice: Ex-CJI
There is no shortcut for success, and the students of law should be lifelong learners and independent thinkers, he said
 "Lawyers must reorientate their identity as facilitators of justice: Ex-CJI")
Vedanta report by Viceroy 'lacks credibility', says Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Former CJI DY Chandrachud said Viceroy's report on Vedanta includes damaging terms like 'ponzi', and the company would be well-placed to seek legal remedies
Supreme Court urges Centre to reclaim CJI residence from DY Chandrachud
Justice Chandrachud demitted office of CJI in November 2024 but continues to reside in the Type VIII bungalow nearly eight months later
 "Supreme Court urges Centre to reclaim CJI residence from DY Chandrachud")
We must show kindness, compassion towards animals: Former CJI Chandrachud
Speaking at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India's 25th-anniversary celebration, he praised the organisation's efforts in advocating for animal rights and promoting veganism
 "We must show kindness, compassion towards animals: Former CJI Chandrachud")
Ex-CJI advocates for national system to hire judges, fill vacancies
Former CJI DY Chandrachud advocates for All-India Judicial Service that would include a common national exam to recruit judges similar to those conducted for IAS and IPS
 "Ex-CJI advocates for national system to hire judges, fill vacancies")
Ranveer Allahbadia case highlights: SC grants interim protection to Allahbadia from arrest
India's Got Latent hearing highlights: Ranveer Allahbadia has filed a petition seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs against him for his remarks on Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent
 "Ranveer Allahbadia case highlights: SC grants interim protection to Allahbadia from arrest")
Ex-CJI Chandrachud defends SC ruling on Article 370, PM Modi's puja visit
In an interview, Justice (Retd) DY Chandrachud addressed criticism of the court's decision to uphold the Centre's move to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status
'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."
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
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
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")
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")
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")
