Chief Justice Of India
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'Law is not blind': Supreme Court unveils new 'symbol of justice' with blindfold removed | See pic
India | Oct 16, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTThe statue of Lady Justice has been redesigned to reflect a modernised version of justice in India. In the previous version, 'Lady Justice' was portrayed with a blindfold over her eyes. The new statue, however, has open eyes, symbolising that "justice is no longer blind".
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'Factually incorrect': SC registry clarifies over post linking CJI's wife to Bengal medical lobby
India | Sep 10, 2024, 08:59 PM ISTThe Supreme Court registry said that a complaint has been registered with the Delhi Police against the people involved in the circulation of fake messages about CJI's wife.
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Shocking! Scammer impersonates CJI DY Chandrachud asking money for cab: 'Can you send me Rs 500?'
India | Aug 27, 2024, 08:49 PM ISTThis incident highlights the evolving nature of online fraud, where even prominent figures can be misused to carry out scams. The cyber crime cell is now investigating the matter to identify and apprehend the perpetrator behind this scam.
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Independence Day: CJI Chandrachud cites Bangladesh to highlight significance of liberty and freedom
India | Aug 15, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTCJI DY Chandrachud's statement comes hours after he attended the grand Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Red Fort.
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CJI bats for additional Securities Appellate Tribunal benches: All you need to know about it
India | Jul 09, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTThe tenure for the Presiding Officer and other members of the Securities Appellate Tribunal is fixed at five years from the date of appointment, and they shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of a maximum of five years.
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CJI Chandrachud arrives in Nepal for three-day official visit, visits Pashupatinath Temple | VIDEO
World | May 04, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTChandrachud is the first Chief Justice of India to visit Nepal and arrived on Friday at the invitation of Chief Justice of Nepal Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha. He will meet his Nepalese counterpart during his stay and address a symposium on child rights.
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Probe agencies need to have 'delicate balance' between search, seizure powers, privacy rights: CJI
India | Apr 01, 2024, 09:06 PM ISTChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's remarks came when he was delivering his keynote address at the 20th DP Kohli Memorial lecture in memory of the first director of the federal probe agency.
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Vested interests aiming to influence judiciary: Over 600 lawyers write to CJI Chandrachud
India | Mar 28, 2024, 11:20 AM ISTThe letter titled "Preserving the Independence of the Judiciary: Protecting Against Political and Professional Influence" has been signed by a group of well-known legal professionals, including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Chetan Mittal and Pinky Anand among others.
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From Ayodhya case to same-sex marriage verdict, here's what CJI DY Chandrachud has to say
India | Jan 01, 2024, 07:34 PM ISTIn November 2019, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, including Justice Chandrachud, delivered a unanimous verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute. CJI Chandrachud was also a part of the historic verdict in September 2018 on same-sex marriage.
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SC issues notice to Centre on TN plea against delay by Governor in assenting Bills
Tamil Nadu | Nov 10, 2023, 07:49 PM ISTNot only Tamil Nadu, other states including Punjab and West Bengal have also highlighted the issue of bills not being cleared by the Raj Bhavan.
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Same-sex marriage: Homosexuality not solely an urban nor restricted to upper class, says CJI
India | Oct 17, 2023, 01:11 PM ISTDirecting the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure that the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.
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Supreme Court refuses to recognise same-sex marriage in 3:2 split verdict
India | Oct 17, 2023, 01:29 PM ISTSame-sex marriage: CJI DY Chandrachud, while pronouncing the verdict, said it is incorrect to state that marriage is a static and unchanging institution and the reforms in marriage have been brought about by Acts of the legislature.
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Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI
India | Sep 15, 2023, 09:14 PM ISTChief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that it's wrong to say the Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges being considered for appointment adding their aim is to lay down objective parameters for selection.
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'Laudatory step': Why did PM Modi praise Supreme Court and CJI DY Chandrachud today?
India | Sep 14, 2023, 05:13 PM IST"Laudatory step by the Supreme Court and CJI DY Chandrachud Ji. Such harnessing of technology will further transparency and enhance the justice delivery system in our country," the PM posted on X.
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From eve-teasing to affair to mistress: List of words not to be used in Indian courts now
India | Aug 17, 2023, 01:37 PM ISTSupreme Court handbook gender stereotypes: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the guidebook is to identify and eliminate the usage of words and phrases that carry gender biases within court orders and legal language.
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NewsClick is notorious for peddling fake narratives: 255 eminent citizens write to President, CJI
India | Aug 11, 2023, 08:11 PM ISTThe email exchanges that are in public domain establish beyond doubt that these people are not columnists but actually fifth columnists. It is high time that this manufactured consensus of anti-national, anti-democratic, and ironically anti-free press agenda is set to rest, the signatories asked.
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Supreme Court held 43 million virtual hearings during COVID-19 period: CJI DY Chandrachud
India | Jul 22, 2023, 09:23 PM ISTJustice Chandrachud said that this paved the way for inclusivity and access to justice. The CJI also said that values matter, adding that science and technology can empower people to secure liberty, equality and social justice.
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"Don't mess around with my authority": CJI Chandrachud snaps lawyer during hearing
India | Apr 11, 2023, 06:48 PM ISTCJI told the lawyer that the matter has been listed for hearing on April 17 when he was pushing for an early date. The lawyer further sought to mention the matter before another bench.
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SC to hear batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages on March 13 | DETAILS
India | Mar 11, 2023, 01:36 PM ISTSC on same-sex marriages: Earlier on January 6, the top court transferred to itself all such applications that were pending before various high courts, including the Delhi High Court.
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Two new Supreme Court judges to take oath tomorrow | KNOW ALL ABOUT THEM
India | Feb 12, 2023, 02:29 PM ISTSupreme Court news: Before their elevation, Justice Bindal was the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court while Justice Kumar was the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.