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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicD.Y. Chandrachud

Topic: D.Y. Chandrachud

One does not have to be an atheist to be an independent judge, ex-CJI Chandrachud tells BBC

He also said Supreme Court set a timeline for restoring democratic process in J&K, and that its dispensation is not the same as the Union govt is evidence 'democracy succeeded' there.

SC to build court-annexed arbitration centre & co-working space for young lawyers over 1.5-acre land

Complex will have latest tech to facilitate arbitration proceedings, and also co-working spaces for lawyers unable to afford chambers during their initial yrs of practice, it is learnt.

‘For district judiciary’: SC orders AAP to vacate Delhi party office by 15 June

Top court gives Delhi’s ruling party over three months to move out in view of the upcoming general elections.

‘Should be prosecuted’: SC slams returning officer for putting marks on ballots in Chandigarh mayor polls

BJP won the mayoral elections in January following the returning officer’s move to scrap eight opposition votes.

Chandrachud felicitated by SC Bar Association — glimpses from warm welcome given to the new CJI

The Chief Justice of India spoke about elevation of SC lawyers to HC judges & plight of women judges at district courts. Attendees included SC judges, attorney general.

Khehar to Chandrachud—attacks on CJIs show pattern as they assert judiciary’s independence

Newly appointed CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has just had a baptism by fire with individuals targeting him with wild allegations. But a bigger battle awaits him.

CJI Chandrachud’s call for gender justice is timely and hopeful

It would be interesting to see to what extent the court pays heeds to the counsel of its new leader.

Citizens’ right & duty to ensure free press, expose lies of state, says Justice Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud, next in line to be Chief Justice of India, says it's time we strengthened public institutions to ensure a well-functioning, transparent democracy.

SC collegium clears 13 names as judges for Bombay HC despite red flags by two senior judges

SC collegium unanimously approves elevation of 9 lawyers, including two women, and four judicial officers. It will now forward the files, including the objections, to central govt.

Collegium system needs reconsideration, says former Supreme Court judge AK Sikri

Former SC Justice A.K. Sikri was speaking at launch of Chintan Chandrachud's new book 'The cases that India forgot'. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was also present.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

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.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.