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TopicCJI DY Chandrachud

Topic: CJI DY Chandrachud

Why an SC gender handbook released on CJI Chandrachud’s initiative is in focus under CJI Kant

A debate has been sparked after CJI Justice Surya Kant remarked the 2023 handbook is ‘too Harvard-oriented’, & urged National Judicial Academy to form panel to reexamine issue.

When DY Chandrachud was told his daughter wouldn’t survive—‘you never give up hope’

The launch of Tarini Mohan’s memoir Lifequake was a tribute to the author’s resilience, who had slipped into a coma and lost function in her right hand after a road accident.

Oppn MPs attack ex-CJI Chandrachud in Parliament. ‘Attention-seeking divas don’t leave legacies’

Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra berated the former judge for inviting Modi to a Ganpati puja at his home, and for his remark that he prayed to a deity before Ayodhya verdict.

There’s no perfect judge out there. Not even DY Chandrachud

‘The Great Cases of CJI DY Chandrachud’, organised by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, explored the many facets of the retiring CJI’s legacy and personality.

Aadhaar to Ayodhya, DY Chandrachud confuses fans, critics. The New Right Liberal or Daddy?

DY Chandrachud is arguably the only CJI to have fans across generations. An e-commerce website is selling ‘I Love DYC’ t-shirts.

Supreme Court’s ‘summer vacation’ renamed ‘partial working days’ amid criticism over breaks

New Delhi: Amid ongoing debate about courts taking a long “summer vacation”, the Supreme Court has replaced the term with “partial court working days”...

Dissenting from CJI-led bench’s ruling, 2 judges opposed use of word ‘disservice’ for Justice Krishna Iyer

Justices Nagarathna & Dhulia took exception to 'harsh criticism' against Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. The verdict, however, doesn't mention the word 'disservice'.

DY Chandrachud’s legacy is he put a fresh coat of paint on SC. It needed structural changes

Superficial steps that only burnish the CJI’s image has been a hallmark of DY Chandrachud’s changes on the administrative side of the SC.

DY Chandrachud ceded control to the govt. It took over judicial appointment process

During Chandrachud’s tenure, there was little, if any, resistance to the government’s control over the appointment and transfer process. Two major controversies highlight this.

Watch CutTheClutter: CJI Chandrachud’s judicial track record, from Article 370 to electoral bonds

In Episode 1542, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the outgoing CJI's stellar orders and some much-criticised judgments in a tenure of 2 years.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.