Chief Justice of India
Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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The chief justice of India (CJI) (ISO: Bhārata kē Mukhya Nyāyādhīśa) is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India and the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary. The Constitution of India grants power to the president of India to appoint, as recommended by the outgoing chief justice in consultation with other judges, (as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution) the next chief justice, who will serve until they reach the age of 65 or are removed by the constitutional process of impeachment.
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'Should one party decide what case SC should hear?' Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud on Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 'blame' for Maharashtra election lossFormer Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud refuted allegations by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who blamed the court's handling of MLA disqualification petitions for the MVA's election defeat..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ex-CJI Chandrachud removed fear of law from political defectors, claims RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticizes former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alleging his inaction on disqualification petitions facilitated defections in Maharashtra. Raut believes..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ex-CJI for not delivering Shiv Sena MLA case verdictIn an interview, Uddhav Thackeray expressed disappointment with former CJI D Y Chandrachud for not delivering the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification case. He criticized the BJP leadership,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India, will have 6-month tenureJustice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as India's 51st Chief Justice by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Justice U.U. Lalit. During his brief tenure, Justice Khanna aims to address court backlogs,..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | |
Justice Sanjiv Khanna becomes next CJI: Chief Justice of India powers and functionsJustice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. Justice Khanna, who has served as a Supreme Court judge since January 2019, will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI signs off: 'I believe I've left the system better than I found it'In an exclusive interview, outgoing Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud addressed concerns about hate speech, emphasizing the need for curbs that don't stifle free speech. He defended India's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India tomorrowThe outgoing CJI Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud will retire on Sunday, making way for Justice Khanna, who is set to serve a six-month tenure as the Chief Justice.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
CJI: Pressure on judges from pvt interest groups as wellDuring his time as Guest Editor for The Times of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud discussed the pressures judges face not only from the government but also from private entities..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI: Inclusion of disabled in med practice key to humane outlookThe Supreme Court of India has urged government bodies to shift their focus from the disabilities of individuals to their abilities. The court emphasized that denying reasonable accommodations to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hearing last PIL, CJI bats for inclusion of Indian healthcare system in PM-JAYIn his final act as Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud heard a petition advocating for the inclusion of traditional Indian healthcare practices, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, into the national..IndiaTimes - Published | Pendency in SC came down by 10,000 cases in last 2 years: CJIChief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has successfully reduced the Supreme Court's backlog by 10,000 cases during his tenure. His approach emphasized transparency by publicly disclosing pending case details..IndiaTimes - Published |
Verdicts that made headlines: As CJI D Y Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court, a look at his top 10 judgementsChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud marked his final working day at the Supreme Court on Friday, concluding his tenure that began in 2016. During his time as a Supreme Court judge, he authored..IndiaTimes - Published | Outgoing CJI: Wanted to pull out of becoming a judge, was dissuadedChief 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I am one of the most trolled judges': CJI Chandrachud says trollers will now be unemployedChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in his farewell speech, acknowledged being "one of the most trolled judges" but remained unfazed. He emphasized transparency and integrity as guiding principles..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI DY Chandrachud's emotional farewell speech: 'No greater feeling than being able to serve those in need'Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud delivered an emotional farewell address on his last working day, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and highlighting the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Forgive me if...': Justice DY Chandrachud's final message as Chief Justice of IndiaJustice Chandrachud stepped into the shoes of his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who served as the longest CJI between 1978 and 1985, on November 9, 2022 and will be demitting office on November..DNA - Published | Watch: CJI asks AI lawyer, 'Is death penalty constitutional in India?' — see its responseChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the National Judicial Museum and Archive and interacted with an AI lawyer asking about capital punishment in India. The AI responded, "Yes, the death..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aligarh Muslim University entitled to minority status under Article 30: SCThe CJI said he has written the majority verdict for himself and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, JB Pardiwala, Manoj Misra.DNA - Published | CJI's comments on Iyer not justified, says Justice B V NagarathnaJustice B V Nagarathna disagreed with Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud's criticism of the Justice Krishna Iyer Doctrine, calling it unwarranted. Both Nagarathna and Justice Dhulia defended the doctrine's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Roy, CJI exchange banter on 'intellectual resources'Justice Hrishikesh Roy playfully remarked on the Supreme Court's recent judgments, complimenting Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud's extensive contributions to the court's 'intellectual resources' while..IndiaTimes - Published | Nothing wrong in PM Modi's visit to my residence for Ganpati puja: CJI ChandrachudIndiaTimes - Published |
Tirupati Laddoo Row: Jagan Reddy says he will write to PM Modi, CJI to take action against...Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced on Friday that he would be writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud regarding current CM Chandrababu Naidu.DNA - Published | Citing Tilak, PM Modi defends presence at CJI's Ganesh pujaPM Narendra Modi addressed criticism from Congress and opposition parties regarding his visit to CJI D Y Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati puja. He likened their disapproval to the British's disdain..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi slams Congress for criticism of his Ganesh puja at CJI residencePrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for their criticism of his participation in Ganesh Utsav at Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence. He underscored the festival's historical..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Congress, its ecosystem are angry because ... ': PM Modi targets 'power-hungry' critics over his Ganesh Puja with CJIIndiaTimes - Published |
Women's equal participation in governance a must now: CJIChief Justice D Y Chandrachud highlighted the critical need for women's equal participation in governance and policy making, emphasizing societal and institutional responsibility. He pointed out that..IndiaTimes - Published | Mindset must change from making concessions for women to recognising their entitlements: CJIChief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, delivered a powerful keynote address at the SheShakti event in New Delhi on September 16, 2024, organized by a media outlet. He emphasized the need for society..IndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition slams PM Modi for CJI house visit, BJP hits backIndiaTimes - Published | 'Deal with it': Oppn vs BJP over PM Modi attending Ganpati Puja celebrations at CJI's housePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ganesh Puja visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s residence has ignited a political debate. Opposition leaders questioned the judiciary’s independence,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sena vs Sena case pending, CJI should recuse himself: Sanjay Raut raises 'fairness' doubts after PM Modi-CJI Chandrachud meetShiv Sena (UBT) has expressed concerns over a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during Ganpati Chaturthi. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata Rape-Murder Case LIVE UPDATES: SC begins hearing amid nationwide doctors' strikeA three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today.DNA - Published |
NEET-UG 2024 hearing live updates: 'Re-exam can only be ordered if...,' says CJINEET-UG 2024: Re-examination has to be on concrete footing that sanctity of entire test was affected, says SC.DNA - Published | Teaching law in regional languages can improve access to legal system: CJIIndiaTimes - Published |
'Part of access to justice mission': CJI Chandrachud as he inaugurates multi-facilitation centre in SCCJI DY Chandrachud inaugurated a multi-facilitation centre at the Supreme Court campus in Delhi to enhance access to justice. Near UCO Bank and C-IN Gate, it aims to improve service quality for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'May dissuade employers': SC refuses to entertain plea seeking menstrual leave for female employeesThe Supreme Court declined to hear a petition that sought to establish menstrual leave for women in the workforce. Instead, the court directed the central government to consult with relevant..IndiaTimes - Published |
The case from 1720 that CJI D Y Chandrachud highlighted to underscore the importance of following the rule of lawIndiaTimes - Published | SC issues notice on guidelines for Digital KYC process for acid attack survivorsA bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and also comprising justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that it will take up the matter in July.IndiaTimes - Published |
Judges can't dodge explainability of their decisions: CJIChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judges writing easily understandable judgments at the J-20 summit in Brazil, focusing on digital transformation, technology, judicial..IndiaTimes - Published | SC organises training programme for registry officials of Supreme Court of Sri LankaA delegation from the Sri Lankan Supreme Court completed a training programme at the Supreme Court of India, under the guidance of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. The initiative promotes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nations must work together to tackle juvenile cybercrime: CJIIndiaTimes - Published | SC recalls order allowing MTP of 31-week pregnancyIn a rare occurrence, the Supreme Court recalled its order from April 22 on Monday. The order was passed using its broad powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure complete justice,..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC issues notice to EC on PIL seeking re-election if NOTA gets maximum votesThe PIL also seeks to disallow candidates who get less than NOTA to contest the bye-elections to the same constituency. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B..IndiaTimes - Published | SC to share cause list, info about filing and listing of cases through WhatsApp: CJI ChandrachudIndiaTimes - Published |
CJI: New criminal laws put our legal framework into new ageChief Justice D Y Chandrachud gave enthusiastic approval to the new criminal laws scheduled for enforcement starting July 1, stating on Thursday, "These laws signify a watershed moment for our society..IndiaTimes - Published | New criminal justice laws signify watershed moment for our society: CJI ChandrachudIndiaTimes - Published |
