“Judiciary Fiercely Independent, But Stand With Government on Budgeting or Infrastructure”: CJI DY Chandrachud

Today, On 23rd September, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reaffirmed the Indian judiciary’s independence, emphasizing that judges operate autonomously in judicial matters but collaborate with the government on budgeting and infrastructure. He aimed to clarify that this cooperation does not undermine judicial independence, as it is essential for modernizing court facilities for public benefit.