Former CJI D Y Chandrachud said India’s legal education system has major gaps despite producing top lawyers. He urged reforms, tech skills, and mental health support for the profession.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the electoral bonds scheme violated the right to information and free speech, dismissing a review petition against its earlier decision. The scheme’s anonymity favored the ruling party and undermined accountability. The Court mandated disclosure of all related financial details by the State Bank of India and the Election Commission.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad’s annual cultural festival, ‘Chaos 2025,’ will take place from January 9 to 12, featuring esteemed speakers like former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, along with performances by Grammy winner Ricky Kej, Amit Trivedi, and fusion band Pineapple Express. The event will also include workshops and masterclasses on diverse topics like design thinking, dance, art, and influencer marketing, continuing its legacy as a vibrant celebration of learning and culture since 1996.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud served his last judgement at the Supreme Court, before officially stepping down from the post, making way for his successor-Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The judgment, delivered on November 6 by a bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, directly challenged the state’s use of demolitions as a means of reprisal, a practice that often sidelines established legal procedures.
Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud noted that a Supreme Court report on prisoner issues was inspired by President Murmu’s speech on inmates’ challenges. He emphasized the importance of judicial reforms for prisoners’ rights, revealed new publications marking the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary, and addressed issues like menstrual equity and caste discrimination in prisons.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud underscored the importance of independence among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary for national improvement. He addressed concerns over Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to his home during a festival, asserting that such social interactions do not affect judicial impartiality and emphasizing the judiciary’s distinct role in governance.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud urged senior lawyers to offer fair salaries to young entrants in their chambers. Speaking to All India Radio, he noted that although early earnings in the legal field might be modest, the skills developed during these formative years are crucial for long-term success. In the interview CJI reminisced about his early experiences and memories as a presenter, offering a glimpse into his profound connection with India’s esteemed public broadcaster. He shared how, as a child, he grew up listening to AIR’s Hindi, English, and Sanskrit bulletins with his parents, an experience that eventually paved the way for him to become part of Akashvani himself.
In a interview with All India Radio (AIR), Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reminisced about his early experiences and memories as a presenter, offering a glimpse into his profound connection with India’s esteemed public broadcaster. He shared how, as a child, he grew up listening to AIR’s Hindi, English, and Sanskrit bulletins with his parents, an experience that eventually paved the way for him to become part of Akashvani himself.