Chief Justice of India
Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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The chief justice of India (CJI) 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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Who is Justice BR Gavai, the next Chief Justice of India?Justice Gavai has been a part of several Constitution benches in the apex court, which delivered path-breaking verdicts. He is the second senior-most Supreme Court judge after the incumbent CJI Khanna.DNA - Published | |
Justice BR Gavai to be the next CJI, will take oath on May 14IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former CJI DY Chandrachud struggles to find suitable house in Delhi for specially abled daughters ahead of April 30 deadlineJustice Chandrachud and his wife, Kalpana Das, adopted two daughters-Priyanka and Mahi-who suffer from a rare genetic disorder called nemaline myopathy.DNA - Published | |
Won't be hearing cases that need verdicts to be reserved: CJI KhannaChief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, nearing his retirement on May 13, indicated he would refrain from taking up cases requiring reserved judgments. He expressed this while addressing a case between..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Becoming HC judge is tougher now: Less than 50% make itThe Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has tightened the selection process for High Court judges, resulting in a significant drop in the success rate of recommended lawyers. Previously,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI worships at Tirumala templeChief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, visited the Tirumala temple, where he was welcomed with traditional honours and offered prayers. During his visit, he received the Sesha Vastram and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After cash pile row, Supreme Court judges resolve to post assets, liabilities onlineSupreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI, Supreme Court judges to make asset details publicAll 33 Supreme Court judges in New Delhi have resolved to voluntarily make their assets public on the court’s website, as decided in an April 1 meeting. This move, aiming to improve transparency,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC rejects plea by son of main petitioner against Places of Worship ActThe Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No FIR without CJI’s nod, says Amit Shah on Justice Varma caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash row: CJI Sanjiv Khanna meets bar bodies to discuss transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HCIndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court: PIL on Karnataka 'honeytrap' will be listed for hearing soonSupreme Court Monday assured early hearing to a PIL petitioner who sought CBI probe into "troubling allegations" made on the floor of the Karnataka assembly that a CM-aspirant had honey-trapped several..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash recovery row: VP Dhankhar calls SC's in-house inquiry 'step in right direction', floor leaders' to meet soonRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Judge 'cash at home' case: CJI sets up 3-member panel, orders in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant VarmaIndiaTimes - Published |
Huge amount of cash found at Delhi HC judge's residence; Supreme Court takes strict actionSupreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna met on Thursday and made the recommendations of Justice Varma's transfer to Centre government to his parent High Court of Allahabad.DNA - Published | President appoints Justice Bagchi to Supreme CourtJustice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court has been appointed to the Supreme Court by the President. He is scheduled to become the Chief Justice of India on May 26, 2031. Justice Bagchi is the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'There should be proper investigation, quick trial, and punishment': Ex CJI DY Chandrachud on Pune rape caseFormer CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted the societal and enforcement responsibility in preventing incidents like the recent alleged rape case at Pune's Swargate depot. Despite legal reforms..IndiaTimes - Published | ONOE bill doesn’t violate tenets of federalism, experts tell JPCLegal experts including former CJI U U Lalit endorsed the 'one nation, one election' bill at a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting, asserting it doesn't violate federal principles. The legislative..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lokpal went against 1991 verdict by 5-judge SC benchA Lokpal full bench, led by ex-SC judge A M Khanwilkar, reaffirmed that sitting judges are public servants under the Lokpal Act, contradicting a 1991 SC ruling. The SC had mandated prior CJI..IndiaTimes - Published | CEC appointment: Rahul fires 'midnight decision' salvo; BJP questions Cong's past 'pliant picks'Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Disrespectful for PM and HM to have made midnight decision': Rahul Gandhi on new CEC selectionRahul Gandhi criticises the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner, calling the process disrespectful. He argues that the midnight decision..IndiaTimes - Published | New tech and social changes reshaping democracy: CJIIndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankhar: How can CJI play role in executive appointments?Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to..IndiaTimes - Published | How can we involve CJI with any executive appointment, asks Vice-PrezIndiaTimes - Published |
'Supreme Court has been at vanguard of personal liberty’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud reflects on legacy, judicial independenceFormer Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud discussed his tenure, emphasizing his commitment to constitutional principles and judicial impartiality. He touched on handling political pressures, dynasty..IndiaTimes - Published | After HC pendency, SC to focus on arrears in trial courts; CJI and top two judges to interact with and motivate trial judgesThe Supreme Court, targeting the backlog of 4.6 crore cases, plans methods with trial court judges for swift disposal. Sessions will focus on case categorization, technological advancements, efficient..IndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Roy ends his judgeship in CJI’s court; started his legal career in the same court in 1982Justice Hrishikesh Roy concluded his tenure as a constitutional judge with accolades for his legal expertise and supportive demeanor towards junior advocates. Known for his humor and sports..IndiaTimes - Published | SC: Case on EC appointments 'test of power of legislature vs court'The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s..IndiaTimes - Published |
'It will be opinion of court vs legislative power': Supreme Court on CEC, election commissioners selectionThe Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the appointment process of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners on February 4. The case addresses concerns about the..IndiaTimes - Published | Collegium names Justice Chandran of Patna HC for SCThe Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, recommended the elevation of Patna HC Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran to the SC due to the lack of representation from Kerala HC on the SC bench...IndiaTimes - Published |
Ex-CJI did 'nothing' on breach of anti-defection law: Sena UBTShiv Sena UBT criticized former CJI D Y Chandrachud for inaction on the party split and alleged violation of the anti-defection law. They claimed an "undeclared Emergency" exists due to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Some in higher judiciary compromising court's integrity: Mahua MoitraTMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized certain members of the higher judiciary, alleging compromise of judicial independence and integrity. She targeted ex-CJI DY Chandrachud's "prayed to God" remark regarding..IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from hearing pleas on exclusion from CEC selection panelIndiaTimes - Published | Congress: Ex-CJI opened Pandora's box on Places of Worship ActIndiaTimes - Published |
Lone slams ‘obsession with finding hidden temples’, Mehbooba faults ex-CJI for targeting of minority religious placesIndiaTimes - Published | '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 |
