Chief Justice of India
Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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The Chief Justice of India (CJI) (ISO: BhÄrat kÄ Mukhya NyÄyÄdhÄ«Åa) is the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India. 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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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 Modiās Ganesh Puja visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachudās residence has ignited a political debate. Opposition leaders questioned the judiciaryās 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 |
India set for significant overhaul of criminal justice system with newly enacted laws: CJIChief Justice D Y Chandrachud expresses appreciation for the enactment of new criminal justice laws, highlighting the importance of India undergoing a significant overhaul of its criminal justice..IndiaTimes - Published | Efforts on to 'undermine judiciary', say ex-judges, seek CJI interventionRetired and ex-judges caution against escalating attempts to influence the judiciary through public disparagement and misinformation, stressing the importance of upholding fairness, impartiality, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciaryA group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu, CJI, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to BR Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversaryIndiaTimes - Published |
CJI-led bench tears into 2021 SC order in favour of Reliance InfrastructureReliance Infra, led by Anil Ambani, lost a Rs 8,000 crore award after SC's harsh ruling. The dispute over Delhi Metro's project took an unexpected turn, leaving the company empty-handed despite the..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI seeks timely verdicts, judges opt to give up casesCJI D Y Chandrachud pushes for timely judgments, gathering data on delayed verdicts from HCs. Some judges cause delays by scheduling fresh hearings, impacting litigants. Emphasis on efficiency in..IndiaTimes - Published |
ENA 'mother raw material' for potable liquor and denatured spirit, say statesChief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alongside his father Justice Y V Chandrachud, made history as the first father-son duo to lead Indian judiciary. Chandrachud Jr overturned his father's judgments..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI: Probe needs & privacy rights must be balancedCJI Chandrachud emphasizes the need to balance search powers with privacy rights, praising new laws for safeguards. He discusses the digitalization of criminal justice processes and the efficiency..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC is fully independent, brooks no political interference, Justice Gavai tells US audienceWhen questioned about fairness and independence of the judiciary, as well as political interference in the judicial decision-making and judges' appointment system, Justice Gavai, who would be the Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | 'To browbeat and bully others...': PM Modi attacks Congress over lawyers' letter to CJIMore than 600 lawyers addressed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, expressing serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to..DNA - Published |
Group of 600 prominent lawyers seeks CJI help to contain attempts to undermine judiciary selectivelyProminent lawyers of the country including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan kumar Mishra, Adish agarwala, Chetan Mittal, Pinky Anand, Hitesh Jain, Ujjwala Pawar, Uday Holla, Swaroopama Chaturvedi..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI: Was trolled for changing seating position during hearingIndiaTimes - Published |
No stay on appointment of 2 election commissioners, Supreme Court flays speed of selectionThe Supreme Court on Thursday rejected pleas for a stay on appointment of Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir S Sandhu and declined to order fresh selections by a panel inclusive of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Staying recent appointment of ECs would result in chaos, uncertainty: Supreme CourtSupreme Court declines to stay election commissioners' appointment to avoid chaos amid upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Parliament's law on panel composition, excluding the CJI, faces validity scrutiny...IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre defends in Supreme Court appointment of 2 new ECs under new rulesThe Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the appointment of two election commissioners under the chief election commissioner and Other election commissioners Act, 2023. It..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court junks industry bodiesā 11th-hour plea to stop electoral bonds code disclosureThe Supreme Court dismissed industry bodies' application opposing the disclosure of Electoral Bonds' alphanumeric numbers. The Court rebuffed late interventions and emphasized following proper..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Don't shout at me': CJI DY Chandrachud scolds lawyer during electoral bond hearingDY Chandrachud reprimanded senior advocate Mathews Nedumpara after a heated exchange during a hearing on electoral bonds. "Don't shout at me," the CJI said, adding, "This is not a Hyde Park corner..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Delhi Chalo' protest: Supreme Court Bar Association urges CJI to initiate suo motu action against erring farmersThe SCBA letter criticized farmers for creating problems for the people of multiple states by moving to Delhi. It emphasized the need for farmers to protest in their native places. Farmers are..IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI: E-courts beat Railways in digital transactions asā¹502cr fine mopped upAs many as 4.37 crore challans were received through the game changer virtual court initiative implemented in 20 states, which led to a collection of Rs 502 crore in fines, CJI D Y Chandrachud on..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt has allocated Rs 800 crore for SC complex expansion: PM Modi at 75th year of SC celebrationsPM Modi announced Rs 800 crore allocation for the expansion of the Supreme Court complex during the diamond jubilee celebrations. He emphasized the need for a reliable judicial system and discussed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
WB's fake caste certificate case: Five-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud to hear matter todayA five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will hear the case in a special sitting today.DNA - Published | SC: How can government not back amendment enacted by Parliament?A debate between CJI D Y Chandrachud and solicitor general Tushar Mehta ensued regarding the government's support of the amendment to Aligarh Muslim University Act. The amendment, which redefined the..IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI: Fundamental right can't be subservient to Parliament-made lawSupreme Court emphasizes that the fundamental right of religious and linguistic minority communities under Article 30 to establish and administer educational institutions cannot be made subservient to..IndiaTimes - Published | Four former Chief Justices of India make their tryst with divinityFour ex-CJIs and seven former SC judges attended the Ayodhya consecration event, including CJI Ranjan Gogoi. Justice Khehar suggested a negotiated settlement to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid..IndiaTimes - Published |
Of 5 Babri verdict judges, one to attend, one yet to take callA Supreme Court bench of then CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer had settled a more than 150-year-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute..IndiaTimes - Published | Retired judges of SC bench that delivered 2019 Ayodhya verdict invited to Ram temple eventRetired members of the SC constitution bench that delivered the 2019 Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid judgment have been invited to the Jan 22 consecration of the Ram temple. Apart from then CJI Ranjan..IndiaTimes - Published |
