CJI DY Chandrachud says SC hearing video 'doctored' to troll him: 'I just shifted my position...'
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the Supreme Court has put all its important hearing on live streaming platform. “…we can also get trolled as a result of that,” he said. Key Points
mintSupreme Court rejects plea to gag media on Adani-Hindenburg issue
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said “no injunctions will be passed against the media” in response to a plea filed by advocate M.L. Sharma Key Points
The HinduFraudster poses as Supreme Court Chief Justice Chandrachud, demands ₹500 for cab ride- Here’s what happened
The Supreme Court of India lodged a cyber crime complaint against a social media handle impersonating Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and requesting ₹500 for a cab fare. The complaint was filed after a viral screenshot caught CJI Chandrachud’s attention. ; Key Points
mint‘Sexual orientation has nothing to…’: CJI on advocate Kirpal
In January, the SC Collegium headed by CJI Chandrachud had stood firm on its decision to appoint gay advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a judge of a constitutional court in India. Defending the decision, the CJI said “sexual orientation has nothing to do with the ability of a judge”. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesUddhav Thackeray camp of Shiv Sena moves SC against EC decision allocating name, symbol to Shinde faction
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud asked senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing for the Thackeray camp, to mention his case after listing it like the others Key Points
The Hindu
Of 5 Babri verdict judges, one to attend, one yet to take call
India News: One of the five judges of the Babri verdict will attend the temple deity's consecration ceremony. The other judges have various reasons for not attending the ceremony. Learn more about the Supreme Court's settlement of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute and the attendance of the judges. Key Points
Times Of IndiaHeated exchange in Supreme Court over allotment of land for lawyers’ chambers
‘Please leave my court. I will not be cowed down by you,’ Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud tells Supreme Court Bar Association president senior advocate Vikas Singh Key Points
The HinduHold elections in J&K by September 30 next year: SC directs Election Commission
We direct that steps be taken by EC to conduct elections of J&K Assembly by September 30, 2024, said Chief Justice of India Chandrachud in its ruling. The Court also directed the government to restore the statehood of J&K. We direct that restoration of statehood in Union Territory of J&K shall be done at the earliest, said CJI. Key Points
Economic TimesCBI 'spread too thin', must focus on crimes that truly threaten nation's security, says CJI Chandrachud
At D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on agency's Raising Day, CJI says special CBI courts merely ‘new avatars’ of existing courts, adds that quick disposal of cases need of the hour. Key Points
ThePrintSC judge Sanjiv Khanna recuses from considering review pleas on same-sex marriage
Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from considering pleas for review of the apex court's judgement last year, which declined legal recognition to same-sex marriage. Khanna cited personal reasons for his recusal. The recusal would require reconstitution of a fresh five-judge constitution bench by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud for considering the review pleas. Key Points
Economic Times
SC about to hear pleas to legalise same sex marriage: Follow us for live updates
The SC had referred the pleas on same sex marriage to a Constitution Bench on March 13, saying questions of 'seminal importance' were involved. Arguments are set to begin soon. Key Points
The Indian Express