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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCJI DY Chandrachud

Topic: CJI DY Chandrachud

‘Foeticide’ vs ‘mother’s autonomy’ — what is abortion plea that split SC bench & is now before CJI

CJI-led bench looks at case after 2-judge bench delivered split verdict on a 26 weeks pregnant woman’s plea to allow her to medically terminate her pregnancy. Hearing continues Friday.

‘Journalism can’t be prosecuted as terrorism’ — media groups write to CJI on NewsClick raids

Following raids at houses of journalists & professionals employed at or linked with NewsClick, letter by 16 media bodies urges CJI for guidelines on interrogation of journalists.

‘Foster spirit of inclusivity’ — SC to soon have Mitti Cafe outlet managed by differently abled people

Started in 2017 in Mumbai, Mitti Cafe has created job opportunities for 'hundreds' of differently-abled. Mitti Cafe reached apex court with proposal to start an outlet, say SC officials.

Supreme Court will soon come under data grid to track cases real time, announces Chief Justice

Justice Chandrachud said the aim was to enhance transparency and accountability in the judicial system.

SC rejects Centre’s request to defer sedition law appeals, transfers case to 5-judge bench

The top court said the new Bill to replace the Indian Penal code would not affect past cases.

Army veterans & ex-judges seek action on Udhayanidhi’s ‘Sanatana Dharma’ remark in letter to CJI

Signed by 262 people, letter draws attention to Tamil Nadu minister's 'eradicate Sanatana Dharma' comment & the state's failure to take action. Says it could incite 'communal disharmony'.

Child of void, voidable marriage can claim only parents’ share in ancestral property — SC on Hindu law

SC refers to provisions of Hindu Marriage Act that protect legitimacy of such children, says this doesn't mean they will be entitled to property of anyone other than parents.

‘Self-reflection within judiciary necessary’: CJI Chandrachud after HC letter on judge’s ‘inconvenience’

CJI was expressing displeasure over a viral letter, purportedly written by an Allahabad HC registrar, seeking explanation from railways for 'inconvenience' caused to an HC judge on his travel.

5-judge SC Constitution bench to hear petitions challenging Article 370 abrogation next week

The petitions were last heard in March 2020, when a Constitution bench had declined to refer the case to a larger bench of either seven or nine judges.

Goodbye, heaps of files. 1st three SC courtrooms go paperless

None of these courtrooms will see physical files for presiding judges. Each will work either on laptop or iPads that would contain digitised versions of all listed cases.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.