Chief Justice Of India

The apex court asked the officer and her parents to publish a detailed apology in one national English and one Hindi newspaper, and to circulate it across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube within three days.

No intention of holding on, finding house catering to daughter’s special needs a challenge: Former CJI Chandrachud

Former CJI Chandrachud spoke about his two foster daughter's health conditions and how finding another house catering to their special needs has been a challenge.

CJI Gavai defends collegium system of appointments: 'Reforms not at cost of judicial independence'

The CJI's remarks come amid increased scrutiny of the current process of judges appointing judges in wake of the Justice Yashwant Varma case.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna & Successor Gavai Reveal Personal Assets

Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and incoming CJI B R Gavai disclose their financial and property assets, including bank accounts, PPF savings, and real estate. Full details are now public via the Supreme Court's official website.

Supreme Court slams Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil cases into criminal ones, warns of stern action

Chief Justice of India warned that the Supreme Court will impose costs on the police if similar petitions are filed in the future.

Bangladesh a clear reminder of how precious liberty is for us: CJI Chandrachud

"It is very easy to take freedom and liberty for granted, but it is important that we dwell on the stories of the past to remind us how precious these values are," CJI Chandrachud said.

SC pulls up income tax for late filing of cases, junks plea against Xerox for 290-day delay

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said "They (MNCs) invest in India, create jobs and revenue. They should be able to trust the courts in the country." Essentially, the CJI noted that the courts will have to be fair when cases are filed belatedly and not permit them to go on, especially when they pertain to revenue.

Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the future CJI who granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal?

Justice Khanna is next in line to be the Chief Justice of India (CJI) after the incumbent CJI DY Chandrachud retires in November 2024

Supreme Court to hear pleas on EC selections on March 21

A three judge bench of the court led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, asked the petitioners to move an appropriate application for stay of appointments of CEC and EC. The court also noted that the courts do not normally stay the operation of a law.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sings 'Jingle Bells' on Christmas. Watch

The event was organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association where the CJI DY Chandrachud the chief guest.

Senior advocate's letter to CJI: BCI chairman says attempt to create 'undue influence'

BCI chairman said attempts made through such letters clearly amount to contemptuous conduct and a mischief perpetrated to further ulterior motives and must be tackled with iron hands.

Justice Prashant Mishra and KV Viswanathan takes oath as Supreme Court judges: See Pics

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan on May 19 were sworn in as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to them.

'Attracted to sister' parallel during same-sex marriage hearing gets Chief Justice snub

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, drew a controversial parallel between same-sex marriages and incest by presenting a hypothetical situation.

CJI DY Chandrachud approves fresh guidelines on engaging services of law clerks in SC

The top court has come up with a fresh 'Scheme for Engaging Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates on Short-Term Contractual Assignment in the Supreme Court of India'.

Opposition MPs write to President Murmu for action against social media trolling of CJI Chandrachud

In a letter to the President, the Congress' Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha termed such online trolling a "brazen case of interference with the course of justice" and has called for immediate action against the culprits.

CJI D Y Chandrachud to be conferred with 'Award for Global Leadership' by Harvard Law School Center

The award will be presented to him at an online event on January 11.

Amid tussle with Centre on Collegium, SC gets 3 CJIs, delivers key verdicts in 2022

The apex court, in its 72-year-long history, saw three Chief Justices of India (CJI) in a year for the second time after 2002.

'Moonlighted as a radio jockey in early 20s': Chief Justice DY Chandrachud

“Not many are aware of this, but I moonlighted as a radio jockey in my early twenties at All India Radio, doing programmes like ‘Play it Cool', 'Date with You', or 'Sunday Request',” Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said.

Fresh cases to be listed automatically before benches: CJI D Y Chandrachud

The CJI, who was sitting on the bench with Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala, said the fresh cases will be listed for hearing on their own.

Justice DY Chandrachud becomes the 50th Chief Justice of India

Justice DY Chandrachud took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 9 after Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demitted office. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice DY Chandrachud at the swearing-in ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He will have a tenure till November 10, 2024.

Will take care of citizens in every aspect: CJI DY Chandrachud

Immediately after the swearing in ceremony at the Rastrapati Bhawan, the 50th CJI reached the Supreme Court premises and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

50th CJI Chandrachud part of landmark verdicts on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

The apex court's most senior judge follows in the footsteps of his father and former chief justice of India, the late Y V Chandrachud, who was at the helm of the judiciary from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985 and was India's longest serving CJI. This is the first instance of a father and son occupying the highest seat of justice.

Justice D Y Chandrachud sworn in as 50th Chief Justice of India

Justice Chandrachud takes over as the head of India's Judiciary from Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, who demitted office on Tuesday.

Justice Chandrachud to become 50th Chief Justice of India on Wednesday

Justice Chandrachud will serve as the CJI for two years till November 10, 2024. Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65.

Enjoyed journey of 37 years in Supreme Court: CJI U U Lalit

Justice Chandrachud, who is set to take over as India's 50th CJI, said CJI Lalit has the unique distinction of being called to the senior advocateship by this court and then rising to become an SC judge.