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NEW DELHI: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who has served as the Chief Justice of India, leaves behind a storied legacy marked by legal accomplishments and a passion for cricket that dates back to his childhood days in Lutyens’ Delhi. Born on November 11, 1959, his early years were influenced by his father, Y.V. Chandrachud, himself a […]

NEW DELHI: During the suo motu hearing of the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, the Supreme Court bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, expressed deep concern over the “inhuman working hours” faced by resident doctors across the country. The Court noted that some doctors are required to work 36-hour […]

NEW DELHI: Amid the festive air of Christmas celebrations at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India(CJI), DY Chandrachud, paused to honour and recognise the valour of the armed forces. He gave a tribute to the sacrifice of four Indian Army soldiers on Monday who bravely faced an ambush by terrorists in the rugged terrains of […]

A gentleman who used to be an editor asked me why I hadn’t written `an obit for 370’ after the Supreme Court’s orders. It’s frustrating to hear that sort of thing from well-informed people. For, of all the constitutional changes concerning Jammu and Kashmir, making Article 370 of India’s constitution non-operational was the least important. […]

NEW DELHI: A female judge, Arpita Sahu, from Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), revealing her distress and the harassment she endured at her workplace, pleading for permission to end her life. “When I, as a judge, raised my voice for justice, the entire case was […]

KOLKATA: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has slated to take his decision regarding Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra’s ouster from the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday. Justice SK Kaul informed Moitra’s advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi of the case being placed in front of CJI Chandrachud, who will be taking the final call. According to sources, […]