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.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has decided to refer the issue of automatic vacation of stay orders after six months to a larger five-judge bench. This decision comes in light of concerns that automatic vacation of stay orders could lead to serious miscarriages of justice in certain cases. Also […]
Supreme Court Awaits Disqualification Petition Timeline Amid Shiv Sena Rift In a significant turn of events, the Supreme Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has granted a “final opportunity” to the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar, urging him to provide a “realistic time schedule” for the […]