Former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, addressed questions on the judiciary’s composition in a BBC HARDtalk interview, where veteran journalist Stephen Sackur asked whether it is dominated by elite, Hindu, male judges. In response, Chandrachud highlighted ongoing efforts toward inclusivity and judicial reforms, emphasizing the need for diversity. His remarks have sparked discussions on representation within India’s legal system.
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized that judges should be careful when making public comments, referring to an Allahabad High Court judge’s statement on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He explained that judicial restraint is important to protect the integrity of the institution. Chandrachud also revealed that in 2018, as a consultee judge, he had opposed the promotion of the same judge, Justice Yadav, due to concerns.