Former CJI DY Chandrachud Joins NLU Delhi as Distinguished Professor
In a significant move for Indian legal academia, former Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud has been appointed as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University (NLU), Delhi. Widely acknowledged as a progressive judicial thinker, his association with NLU Delhi marks a transformative chapter in the university’s academic and research endeavours.
This appointment is currently in the spotlight because, DY Chandrachud recently retired in November 2024 after completing his two-year tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India. NLU Delhi announced the appointment on May 15, 2025, and stated that he will guide advanced legal research through the new Centre for Constitutional Studies.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Former CJI DY Chandrachud Joins NLU Delhi as Distinguished Professor |
| Appointment Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Appointed As | Distinguished Professor at NLU Delhi |
| New Initiative | DYC Distinguished Lecture Series (from July 2025) |
| Research Focus | Centre for Constitutional Studies |
| Major Judicial Contributions | Right to Privacy, Ayodhya, Article 370, LGBTQ+ Rights |
| Previous Roles | CJI (2022–2024), SC Judge (2016–2024), CJ of Allahabad HC |
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