D Y Chandrachud
D Y Chandrachud is an esteemed Indian jurist currently serving as the Chief Justice of India, having taken office in November 2022. He is known for his progressive judgments and a strong commitment to upholding constitutional values and human rights. Prior to his appointment as Chief Justice, Chandrachud served as a judge in the Supreme Court of India and has been involved in landmark cases concerning civil liberties, gender justice, and the rights of marginalized communities.
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D. Y. Chandrachud is one of the judges who ordered Indian prisons to revise their regulations.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-07
Former chief justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has made an admission of communal bias in his reading of history.
Cartoon: 30 September, 2025 - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-29
D.Y. Chandrachud has made an admission of communal bias in his reading of history regarding the Babri Masjid.
A bench of prejudices - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-29
D.Y. Chandrachud has sparked controversy by claiming that the erection of Babri Masjid was a fundamental act of desecration.
Ex-Indian CJ’s claims on Babri Masjid ignite fresh storm - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-26
India’s Supreme Court, under outgoing Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, subsequently endorsed the abrogation of Article 370.
Held Kashmir assembly calls for restoration of Article 370 - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-06
CJI Chandrachud observed the petitioners’ contention that the centre could not take any decision during proclamation under Article 356 was not acceptable.
India’s top court upholds end of special status for held Kashmir, orders polls - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-06
D Y Chandrachud is the ex-Chief Justice of India involved in the case regarding the occupation of a government bungalow.
Can't keep occupying govt bungalow indefinitely: SC | India News
India· 2025-07-22
Justice Chandrachud questioned the legislation's entrusting of unbridled powers to the Election Commission.
Ex-CJIs on 'One Nation, One Election' bill: Can EC have unbridled power? | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
A five-judge bench led by then CJI D Y Chandrachud dismissed the review petition regarding the EWS quota.
SC opens up staff jobs for OBC and SC/ST blocs, 'omits' EWS | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-06
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the role of the Indian Constitution in maintaining the country's unity during crises.
‘Constitution has kept India united in crisis’: CJI Gavai at Allahabad High Court event | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-31
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud led the bench that reminded Shah of the need for restraint in public statements.
SC to hear Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's plea on Monday over remarks against Colonel Qureshi | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-18
D Y Chandrachud has been named a 'distinguished professor' at National Law University, Delhi.
Former CJI D Y Chandrachud appointed as 'distinguished professor' at NLU Delhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-16
D.Y. Chandrachud is the former Chief Justice of India and the father of lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud.
Ranveer Allahbadia breaks his silence amid death threats and missing reports: 'I'm not running away' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
Abhinav Chandrachud is the son of former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.
Ranveer Allahbadia's row: Ex-CJI Chandrachud’s son Abhinav Chandrachud represents the YouTuber in the Supreme Court; Here's all you need to know about him | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
D Y Chandrachud authored the judgment in the case of Arnab Goswami regarding multiple FIRs.
YouTuber moves SC over multiple cases on remark | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
