Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud inaugurates Prayagraj arbitration center at Allahabad High Court, emphasizing independence from high court support. He highlights the importance of efficient arbitration, the role of technology in judiciary, and the significant role of lawyers in nation-building. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasizes the rule of law and dialogue in democracy.
The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]
The Supreme Court’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations kicked off with significant technology initiatives and Chief Justice Chandrachud advocating for judiciary reforms. PM Modi unveiled digital court reports, Digital Courts 2.0, and a bilingual website, emphasizing tech’s role in justice. Chandrachud urged professionalism, inclusivity, and reevaluating court practices for a more efficient judiciary.
In a pivotal case that touches upon the delicate balance of federalism in India, the Supreme Court on 22 January has undertaken the task of examining the constitutional validity of the Central Government’s decision to extend the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab. This move, which expands the BSF’s operational area from […]
Under the guidance of Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, the Supreme Court of India’s Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates (CDSA) conducted a rigorous selection process for senior advocate designations. The committee, including Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bhushan R. Gavai, Attorney General R. Venkataramani, and Senior Advocate Kiran Suri, meticulously reviewed over 280 applications and interviewed […]
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in a compelling address, emphasized the need for the law to transcend the traditional divide between public and private spaces to effectively combat discrimination. Speaking at the inaugural “Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture” organized by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, CJI Chandrachud […]
In a recent development, Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave penned an open letter to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, voicing his concerns over the reassignment of sensitive cases by the Supreme Court’s Registry. Dave’s letter highlights a pattern of cases, particularly those involving human rights, freedom of speech, democracy, and the functioning of statutory and constitutional institutions, […]
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has raised concerns about the challenges to free speech posed by disinformation and hate speech, particularly in the digital age. Speaking at the 14th Justice VM Tarkunde Memorial Lecture on ‘Upholding Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Privacy, Surveillance and Free Speech’, he highlighted the significant shift in the […]