Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Defends the Sabarimala Verdict, Stating that ‘Untouchability’ Extends Beyond Caste Alone

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud defended the Sabarimala Verdict, asserting that untouchability extends beyond caste under Article 17 of the Indian Constitution. During the MK Nambyar Memorial Lecture, he criticized originalism and emphasized that the Constitution must evolve with societal changes, serving as a foundation for democratic culture rather than rigid rules.

‘Constitutional Journeys Beyond Original Intent’: CJI Chandrachud to Deliver MK Nambyar Memorial Lecture Today at 5pm

Today, On 26th September, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will deliver the MK Nambyar Memorial Lecture at 5 PM, focusing on “Foresighted Mr. MK Nambyar – Constitutional Journeys Beyond Original Intent.” The event honors MK Nambyar’s contributions to constitutional law and includes introductory remarks from KK Venugopal and closing comments by Krishnan Venugopal.