Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday advocated for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the judicial system albeit in a measured way. “I may make multiplication errors but the machine-operated robot cannot have that sense of empathy or compassion which a judge has”: says CJI.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the judiciary is in talks with the Centre to increase the number of judges in the country across all formats, including the Supreme Court, high courts, and district courts.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) on Friday (June 21st) urged Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to recall the recent decision to list service and labour matters before the vacation benches of the Court from June 25.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and other Supreme Court judges will participate in the 10th International Yoga Day celebrations to be held on Friday.
CJI D Y Chandrachud has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee. The 12-member committee is headed by top court judge Hima Kohli, who is the chairperson.
CJI D Y Chandrachud Today (April 10th) termed retiring Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose a true “bhadralok” (gentleman) who was a hard working and “compassionate” judge with a desire to do justice to the last person in the line.
Interrupting Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mid-hearing, CJI DY Chandrachud on Tuesday (April 9th) made a case for stools for the junior lawyers standing behind the top lawyer.
CJI DY Chandrachud emphasized the crucial link between an independent bar and judiciary. He urged legal professionals to prioritize allegiance to the court and Constitution over partisan interests. Chandrachud also expressed concern over lawyers publicly commenting on ongoing cases, stressing the ethical responsibility to maintain the sanctity of legal proceedings.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Today (April 4th) reflected on the significant influence that the late veteran jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman had during turbulent periods in India’s history. CJI also highlighted Nariman’s role as a mentor to numerous lawyers and judges, noting his unreserved critique of judgments without hesitation.
During a Supreme Court session regarding industrial alcohol, CJI DY Chandrachud engaged in light-hearted banter with senior advocate Dinesh Dwivedi, who apologized for his “colourful grey hair,” leading to an unexpectedly “spirited” exchange.
