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Justice BR Gavai to be the next CJI, set to take oath on May 14
Justice BR Gavai will be the Chief Justice of India for about six months as he is due to retire in November 2025.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 05:10 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear pleas against CEC, EC's appointments on February 19
The Supreme Court will hear pleas on February 19 regarding the appointments of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners under the 2023 law
Published on Feb 18, 2025 02:24 PM IST
PTI |
‘How can CJI in a democracy …’: VP Dhankhar questions judiciary's powers
The Vice President said that the Chief Justice of India shouldn't be involved in any executive appointment in a democracy like India.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Ex-CJI’s daughter shares photo of father working from his hospital bed
The picture, shared by his daughter Savitri Bobde on LinkedIn, shows a moment from a video call between them.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 05:57 PM IST
‘His sense of humour made things easy’: CJI Khanna praises retiring Justice Roy
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna praised retiring Justice Hrishikesh Roy for his legal acumen and balanced approach
Published on Jan 31, 2025 01:57 PM IST
PTI |
Justice Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as India’s 51st Chief Justice today
Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Chandrachud, focusing on judicial reforms and case backlog.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:37 AM IST
Bail being the rule message hasn’t reached district judiciary: CJI Chandrachud
CJI DY Chandrachud, in a candid conversation with Utkarsh Anand, reflected on his tenure and vision for India’s judiciary.
Published on Nov 10, 2024 10:08 AM IST
‘Forgive me if I ever hurt anyone’: CJI DY Chandrachud in farewell speech
The outgoing CJI delivered his final address while leading a Ceremonial Bench on Friday, his last working day.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:15 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
CJI Chandrachud’s last day at work, to deliver verdict on AMU's minority status
The Aligarh Muslim University verdict marks the final day of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure, with Justice Sanjiv Khanna ready to assume the position.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 11:54 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | HT News Desk
SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav stokes row over ‘abusive’ rant at CJI, clarifies later
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said he prayed to god for a solution to the centuries-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute
Published on Oct 21, 2024 03:36 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: PM Modi's visit to CJI's house sparks row; and more
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Published on Sep 12, 2024 01:04 PM IST
Scammer impersonates CJI DY Chandrachud, asks for ₹500 for a cab in viral post
An X user received a message from a person pretending to be Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. The post went viral on X.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 05:17 PM IST
CJI Chandrachud's ‘robust common sense’ advice to trial court judges
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that the trial court judges prefer to play safe by not granting bail on important criminal issues
Published on Jul 28, 2024 07:45 PM IST
SC orders NTA to publishall NEET marks by centre
Supreme Court orders NTA to reveal NEET-UG 2024 marks by Saturday. Decision on retest depends on localised vs systemic paper leaks. CBI probe details shared.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:18 AM IST
RMLNLU convocation: Need to teach law in regional languages, says CJI
Trust of common people in lawyers is greatest asset; this trust should be maintained by both the bar and the bench, says Yogi
Published on Jul 13, 2024 08:19 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Citing Kejriwal hearings, lawyers express concern over Delhi court practices
The representation complained that HC judge allowed the ED to challenge an order granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, even before it was uploaded.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 01:29 AM IST
‘Never faced political pressure in 24 years as a judge’: CJI Chandrachud
CJI DY Chandrachud's response came after he was asked about political pressure on the judiciary, especially in recent years.
Published on Jun 27, 2024 06:23 PM IST
Arbitration now preferred method for commercial justice: CJI Chandrachud
In his address, the CJI pointed out that courts in India are overburdened despite high courts disposing of 2.15 million cases and the district courts disposing of 44.70 million cases in 2023
Published on Jun 07, 2024 12:51 PM IST
No urgent SC hearing for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s bail extension
Supreme Court rejects urgent hearing for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail extension, defers decision to CJI due to closed judgment proceedings.
Updated on May 29, 2024 02:15 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Judges aren’t princes but service providers: CJI at J20 Summit in Brazil
CJI Chandrachud emphasizes judges as service providers enabling rights-affirming societies, highlighting the transformative role of technology in judicial systems.
Updated on May 16, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Judges aren’t princes but service providers: CJI at J20 Summit in Brazil
The CJI said a judge’s decision and the road leading up to it must be transparent, understandable to everyone with or without a legal education
Published on May 15, 2024 10:43 AM IST
Supreme Court to begin sending WhatsApp updates on cases: CJI Chandrachud
Advocates will receive automated messages regarding case filings. Members of the bar will also receive cause lists as soon as they are published, CJI said.
Published on Apr 25, 2024 01:42 PM IST
Change in mindset needed for new criminal laws: CJI DY Chandrachud
The success of the three new criminal laws approved by Parliament will require a change in mindset, Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said.
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
‘Pick your battles’: CJI tells probe agencies; lauds new criminal laws
CJI DY Chandrachud also stressed on need to strike a balance between exercising search and seizure powers and the individual’s privacy rights
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
PM Modi flags lawyers’ letter to CJI on ‘slander’ of judiciary
The letter accused certain groups of attempting to discredit ongoing proceedings and undermine public confidence in the courts
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 06:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
NEET-MDS to be conducted on March 18 as SC rejects plea to postpone exams
A bench headed by the CJI noted that nearly 28,000 candidates will be taking the examination and the petitioners had moved the application at the last minute in their petition
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 02:32 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Mutual fraternity key to forging equality in the country, says CJI Chandrachud
The year-long ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign aims to reaffirm the country’s collective commitment to the principles enshrined in the Constitution .
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 04:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bikaner
Understanding people’s problems makes better judges, says CJI
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said legal power is not enough for a judge and the stronger tool is their desire to understand human life
Published on Feb 28, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
X user shares pic of VIP number plate, claims it belongs to CJI DY Chandrachud
The picture shared by the X user shows a black Mercedes-Benz E 350 D car. As per the user, the car belongs to CJI DY Chandrachud.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 01:18 PM IST
Farmers' protest: SC Bar Association president urges CJI to take suo motu action
SCBA appealed to CJI Chandrachud to instruct the courts not to issue any unfavourable rulings due to the absence of lawyers in court proceedings.
Published on Feb 13, 2024 11:25 AM IST