“I Have Stopped Going Out for a Morning Walk Due to Air Pollution” – CJI Chandrachud on Delhi’s Worsening Air Quality

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Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud revealed that he has stopped his morning walks due to Delhi’s rising air pollution. The CJI also announced the removal of the law degree requirement for journalists covering the Supreme Court, alongside digitisation efforts and new AI tools for translating judgments into regional languages.

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud revealed that he has ceased his regular morning walks due to the rising air pollution levels in the national capital. In an informal conversation with journalists at the Supreme Court, the CJI shared that his doctor had advised him against stepping out in the mornings to avoid respiratory issues.

“I have stopped going out for a morning walk from today (October 24). I usually go for a morning walk at around 4-4:15 am,”

CJI Chandrachud said, referring to the increasing pollution levels that have plagued Delhi.

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The 50th CJI, who is set to retire on November 10, made additional significant announcements, including the decision to remove the mandatory requirement of holding a law degree for accrediting journalists who cover the Supreme Court’s proceedings. He also confirmed that accredited journalists would now be able to park their vehicles within the Supreme Court premises.

CJI Chandrachud further discussed the digitisation of court records and judicial processes, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in translating Supreme Court judgments into regional languages. He highlighted that retired district court judges are assisting in reviewing and correcting AI-generated translations to ensure accuracy.

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Speaking on the impact of digitisation, the CJI shared how it has improved accessibility for judges. “Digitisation has enabled judges to access case files on their iPads, even during flights,” he said, underlining the benefits of modernizing judicial operations.

When asked about his post-retirement plans, CJI Chandrachud expressed that he would initially take time to rest after his tenure ends on November 10.

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