‘When a Towering Tree Steps Back’: CJI-Designate Sanjiv Khanna’s Emotional Farewell to CJI DY Chandrachud

09 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Chief Justice of India-designate, delivered a heartfelt tribute to outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Friday, celebrating his “monumental” impact on the Supreme Court. During the farewell event organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Khanna remarked on the significant void Chandrachud’s departure would...

CJI DY Chandrachud Bids Farewell: ‘Nothing Greater Than Serving Those In Need

08 Nov 2024

Indian Chief Justice DY Chandrachud delivered an emotional farewell speech on his last working day reflecting upon the very influential tenure he has had with the Supreme Court. The CJI, who retires on November 10, thanked the country from the heart and said serving the nation will never feel better...

CJI DY Chandrachud Goes All Nostalgic On His AIR Days | Watch

26 Oct 2024

In a recent interview with All India Radio (AIR), Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud fondly reminisced about his youth and his deep-rooted connection to AIR’s iconic voices. He shared how his bond with the broadcaster began in his early years as he listened to news bulletins in Hindi, English,...

Congress Leader Udit Raj Criticizes CJI DY Chandrachud Over Ayodhya Remark

21 Oct 2024

Congress leader Udit Raj took a swipe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud after the latter revealed that he had prayed to God for a solution to the Ayodhya issue. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Raj suggested that if CJI Chandrachud had prayed for other issues,...

CJI DY Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as His Successor: A Closer Look

17 Oct 2024

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has officially nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court's second-most senior judge, as his successor. This announcement was made in a letter addressed to the Union law ministry, following the traditional practice where the retiring Chief Justice recommends the next in line, subject to...

Scammer Poses As CJI DY Chandrachud, Seeks ₹500 In Viral Cab Fare Scam

27 Aug 2024

In a bizarre turn of events, a scammer impersonated the Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, in an attempt to con an unsuspecting individual out of ₹500. The scam has caught the public’s attention after screenshots of the interaction went viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage and disbelief....

SC Rejects Petitions Seeking SIT Probe In Electoral Bonds Case

02 Aug 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged quid pro quo arrangements between corporates and political parties through Electoral Bonds donations. The Court indicated that ordering an investigation monitored by a retired judge would be "premature" and "inappropriate" since the...

Congress welcomes SC move to hear Aadhaar Act challenge as money bill

16 Jul 2024

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday targeted the government over the bulldozing of Bills in Parliament in last 10 years under Article 110 of the Constitution and welcomed the Supreme Court agreeing to consider a submission for setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage...

India’s judicial system entered a new era with the passage of recently passed criminal laws: CJI DY Chandrachud

20 Apr 2024

Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, remarked on Saturday that "the enactment of new criminal laws has propelled India's legal framework for criminal justice into the modern era." Speaking at a conference on India's Criminal Justice System hosted by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the CJI highlighted the...

600 Lawyers come together and write to the CJI claiming political groups trying to “Defame Law”

28 Mar 2024

A collective of legal professionals, among them senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, have communicated to the Chief Justice of India, asserting that a particular interest group is endeavoring to exert influence on the judiciary and tarnish the reputation of courts using unsubstantiated...