Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud has formally suggested Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s second-most senior judge, as his successor. In a letter to the Union government, Chief Justice Chandrachud indicated that because he is leaving office on November 10, Justice Khanna will be his successor. Justice Khanna, if approved by the government, will … Read more
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud highlighted that Article 35A of the Constitution has deprived non-residents of Jammu and Kashmir of essential constitutional rights. This article, which was scrapped along with Article 370 in August 2019, stripped citizens not residing in the region of fundamental privileges like equality of opportunity, state government employment, and property … Read more
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud delivered advice on Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of the legal process. Speaking at the celebrations organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Chandrachud urged judges and lawyers to conduct themselves in a manner that inspires confidence. He also extended an … Read more
CJI DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti as Supreme Court judges. With their swearing-in, the working strength of judges in the Supreme Court has increased to 32, surpassing the sanctioned 34. The CJI administered the oath of office to the two new judges in a … Read more