The Supreme Court spent Rs 2.68 crore of taxpayers’ money on glass panels that were removed within months. This included Rs 2.6 crore for installation and Rs 8.6 lakh for dismantling. A clear tension has emerged between former CJI DY Chandrachud and current CJI BR Gavai—but is it a matter of personal grudges, institutional realignment, or just standard administrative course correction?
Today, On 27th February, Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that laws made for women’s safety should be properly enforced. He stressed that the police and legal system have a big responsibility in ensuring justice. He also called for quick action, proper investigations, and strict punishment for offenders. His statement highlights the need for stronger implementation of laws to protect women.
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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.
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, reflecting on the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, addressed criticisms, including Justice Rohinton Nariman’s sharp remarks that the decision undermined secularism, calling it a “travesty of justice.” Chandrachud emphasized that judicial decisions are public property open to scrutiny, highlighting democracy’s role in fostering such debates. He acknowledged Nariman’s perspective as a testament to the vibrancy of secularism in India but stressed the judiciary’s collective effort to bring peace through the judgment, which avoided individual authorship to symbolize unity. Chandrachud reaffirmed the court’s dedication to balancing diverse viewpoints in resolving sensitive disputes.