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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCJI DY Chandrachud

Topic: CJI DY Chandrachud

CJI Chandrachud praises new criminal laws for ‘holistic approach to deal with crimes in digital age’

At a conference, CJI lauds new laws for measures such as audiovisual recording of searches & seizures, and provision for proceedings to be conducted electronically.

Delhi Metro vs Anil Ambani firm — why SC overruled its own judgment citing ‘miscarriage of justice’

SC said there had been no ‘valid basis’ for it to interfere with Delhi HC ruling that dismissed tribunal award of Rs 2,782.83 crore to DAMEPL, promoted by Reliance Infrastructure.

CBI ‘spread too thin’, must focus on crimes that truly threaten nation’s security, says CJI Chandrachud

At D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on agency's Raising Day, CJI says special CBI courts merely ‘new avatars’ of existing courts, adds that quick disposal of cases need of the hour.

SC stays Centre’s notification of fact-checking unit, day after it was issued

Notification stayed until Bombay HC decides on petitions challenging fact-checking unit. SC says challenge raised inpleas 'implicates core values of freedom of speech & expression'.

SC felicitates cook’s daughter for bagging scholarship to 2 US universities

CJI also honoured her mother and her father, Ajay Kumar Samal, who has been working as a cook in the apex court.

SC cracks down on SBI plea for more time, directs it to disclose electoral bond details tomorrow

Striking down the bond scheme on 15 February, the court had ordered the bank to furnish details of purchasers and redeemers by 6 March. The bank wanted time till 30 June.

‘Erode probity in public life’ — no immunity for MPs, MLAs if they take bribes, rules SC

Stating that its 1998 verdict failed to fulfil a two-fold test, a seven-judge SC bench has overturned the verdict which granted protection to legislators for alleged corruption.

CJI DY Chandrachud calls for preserving legacy of late jurist Fali S Nariman

He said that a memorial of the late jurist should be set up at the centre of the capital city.

Sub-classification will ensure reservation benefits reach marginalised among SC/STs, Centre tells SC

The case arises out of a reference made to bench in 2020 that expressed serious doubts about correctness of the 2005 landmark E.V. Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh judgement.

Chalo Lakshadweep campaign & Ayodhya’s glittery show

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On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.