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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicDY Chandrachud

Topic: DY Chandrachud

‘Prioritise interest of child over so-called honour’ — CJI takes stock of POCSO, its implementation

Speaking at inaugural session of POCSO meet, CJI says there should be timely recognition of abuse & courts shouldn't re-victimise child. He also touched upon complications of 'romance'.

‘Will deal with constitutional issues’ — SC refuses to be drawn into AAP-Modi govt power tussle

SC says no to Deputy CM's affidavit seeking central govt's response on civil servants not cooperating with AAP govt. Modi govt claims submissions made to distract from legal issue.

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud takes oath as 50th Chief Justice of India

The new Chief Justice, who succeeds Justice U.U. Lalit, was administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

NSA was imposed on Manipur activist Erendro on basis of 5 cases, but probe not completed in 4

Manipur revoked the NSA order against political activist Leichombam Erendro after he was released from jail Monday, following the top court’s intervention.

SC strikes down West Bengal law regulating real estate sector, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

The apex court, however, said the homebuyers who purchased properties under the state law before today's verdict, will not have to worry as their registration would remain valid.

Both EC Lavasa & Justice Chandrachud couldn’t change outcomes, but dissent is dharma

Lavasa is next in line to become CEC and Justice Chandrachud a future CJI. While difficult, a vindictive govt or chief justice can damage their prospects.

On Camera

India’s defence acquisition framework is designed to prevent wrongdoing, not deliver outcomes

Vivek Rae committee highlighted the deficiencies that persist even today: Fragmented authority, weak accountability, and the absence of dedicated acquisition cadres.

What the MiG-21 taught me

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.