Former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has been urged by the Supreme Court administration to vacate his official residence, Bungalow No. 5, which he continues to occupy eight months post-retirement. He stated that the process of vacating is underway, addressing concerns about the delay in returning the property to the court’s housing pool.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to vacate his official bungalow due to exceeding the permitted stay following his retirement. Despite his claims of needing more time for family accommodations, the court’s formal request marks an unusual intervention, emphasizing adherence to rules regarding post-retirement housing.