Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Topic: CJI DY Chandrachud

The myth of a progressive judge: A memoir on Justice Chandrachud’s tenure

Let me also make myself clear that, when I mention the word ‘progressive judge’, the word is defined as whether a particular judge he/she /they discharge the constitutional duty of ‘sentinel qui vive’ (watchful guardian) in protecting the rights of the citizens.

In her Parliament speech, Mahua Moitra slams Union Govt, ex-CJI DY Chandrachud; refers to Judge Loya’s death

TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused the Union government on Friday of “bleeding the Constitution from a thousand cuts” and said it is crystal clear that the political executive has “systematically eroded democracy” over the last 10 years.

CJI Chandrachud proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor, a proposal now awaiting approval by the Union government.

“CJI compromised separation of powers between Executive, Judiciary,” Indira Jaising on PM Modi joining Puja at CJI’s residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Ganpati Puja at the residence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, raising concerns from many about the independence of the judiciary.

Dushyant Dave writes to CJI, objects to change of benches in sensitive cases before Supreme Court

Adding to the row of controversies on judicial appointments, former Supreme Court Bar Association president and Senior Lawyer Dushyant Dave has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressing discontent over the recent listing of sensitive cases pending before the Supreme Court. 

HC does not have power to seek changes in Scheduled Tribes list: CJI on Manipur plea

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday orally remarked that the Manipur High Court does not have the power to direct the state government to...