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The YouTuber's video, which also included remarks about the judge’s Dalit-Ambedkarite background, has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism for its tone and content.

CJI Gavai credits Ambedkar for his success, says whatever I am is because of his ideology

Justice Gavai was sworn in as CJI on May 14, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on May 13. He is the second person from the Dalit community and the first Buddhist to hold the position

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.

'Very strange', says SC on unopposed election of 3,000 panchayat candidates in Punjab

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, which had earlier issued notices on a plea alleging rejection of nomination papers of many candidates and other electoral malpractices, said that the aggrieved persons can file election petitions before the election tribunal which has to decide them in six months

Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as 51st CJI on November 11

President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony scheduled at 10 am

Time to think of national-level judicial recruitment: CJI D Y Chandrachud

Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 'National Conference of the District Judiciary', the CJI was of the view that attracting skilled personnel was key to tackling the high pendency of cases and stressed the need to standardise the recruitment calendar across the country to ensure that the vacancies are filled up timely.

CJI Chandrachud lauds India's new criminal justice laws

New laws would be successful if "we as citizens adopt them", said Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, at a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System'.

Retired judges write to CJI against attempts to 'undermine' judiciary

These critics are motivated by narrow political interests and personal gains and are striving to erode public confidence in the judicial system, they said.

Probe Agencies Should Focus On Cases That Pose A Threat To National Security: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, who delivered his keynote address at the 20th D P Kohli memorial lecture in the memory of the first director of the federal probe agency, asked the investigative agencies to ”pick their battles”. He called for India's premier investigating agencies to focus on probing crimes concerning national security and economic offences against the nation. Watch for more.

Group of lawyers write to CJI against 'vested interest group' trying to 'pressure' judiciary

"Their pressure tactics are most obvious in political cases, particularly those involving political figures accused of corruption. These tactics are damaging to our courts and threaten our democratic fabric," their letter, dated March 26, addressed to CJI D Y Chandrachud said.

Centre defends excluding CJI from selection panel, says EC's independence unaffected by judicial presence

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Union Law Ministry rejected the petitioner's claim that the two election commissioners were hastily appointed on March 14 to "pre-empt" the orders of the top court the next day, when the matters challenging the 2023 law were listed for hearing on interim relief.

Picture of CJI DY Chandrachud's Mercedes number plate goes viral, sparks buzz

'I couldn’t help notice his car’s licence plate number: DL1 CJI 0001,' business leader Lloyd Mathias wrote on X.

SC recommends setting up two-member panel in all HCs for implementation of SNJPC

Serving and former judicial officers will also get cashless facilities for their medical examination, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said.

I never have any regrets: CJI Chandrachud on 370 abrogation & same-sex marriage judgements

Chief Justice of India Justice Chandrachud in an interview addressed the top judgements made by the Supreme Court in 2023. He spoke on SC’s verdict over the abrogation of 370A. He said, 'we decide based on two parameters; the constitution and the law. I don't think it will be appropriate for me either to respond to the criticism or mount a defence to my judgement. What we have said in our judgment is reflected in the reason present in the signed judgement and I must leave it at that.' During the chat, he also shed light on how the Indian judiciary system has become more transparent with its judgements by doing live streamings on important judgements. To know more, watch this video.

Citizens should not be afraid of approaching courts: CJI Chandrachud

The CJI said he has also tasked the Centre for Research and Planning of the Supreme Court to come up with a project to improve the conditions of jails and to improve on obsolete prison manuals.

Adani-Hindenburg case: SC reserves judgment, CJI indicates at passing directions to SEBI

Adani-Hindenburg case: India's top regulator further said that it has identified 24 ‘cases’ issues to investigate against conglomerate and investigation of 22 such cases have been concluded.

Collegium issue: SC raises concern over govt 'picking and choosing' candidates

The court further warned the government of unpalatable actions if they do not act on the pending collegium recommendations for appointment and transfers.

SC rejects plea of mother of two to terminate over 26-week pregnancy

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the length of pregnancy has crossed 24 weeks, the upper limit for allowing Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), and therefore it cannot be permitted.

SC reserves verdict on reconsideration of 1998 judgement granting immunity to lawmakers from prosecution

The constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud reserved the verdict after hearing a battery of senior lawyers including Attorney General R Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

Kejriwal bungalow renovation row: HC allows PWD officials to raise grievance with CAT

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula disposed of an appeal by the Delhi government's Directorate of Vigilance and Special Secretary (Vigilance) challenging a single judge bench order of no coercive action against the PWD officials who were issued show cause notices.

Legal profession will thrive or self-destruct depending on how we maintain our integrity, says CJI Chandrachud

Integrity is not eroded by one thunderstorm, it gets eroded by small, little concessions and compromises made by lawyers and judges, the CJI said.

SC data will now be available on National Judicial Data Grid: CJI

As the CJI started the day's proceedings in the apex court, he said data of the top court will be uploaded on the NJDG on real time basis.

Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' remark amounts to 'hate speech' : Eminent citizens write to CJI

In a letter to the CJI, the signatories, including former Delhi HC judge S N Dhingra, said not only did Udhayanidhi Stalin make a hate speech but refused to apologise for his remarks.

No 'constitutional fraud' in abrogating Article 370: Centre tells SC

The CJI asked the Centre to furnish a list of states out of the 562 princely states that merged with India without signing any merger agreement besides original papers existing with the Department of State under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

News Highlights: Congress president pushes for inclusive development

News Highlights:Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge speaking after the Opposition parties' dinner meeting said like-minded parties will collaborate to promote an agenda of social justice, inclusive development, and national welfare.