Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India on Sunday, after two years marked by groundbreaking rulings and significant reforms. His leadership has left a lasting impact on the Indian judiciary, shaping its future with transformative decisions and a focus on judicial independence, transparency, and accessibility.
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Why in the news? | Justice D Y Chandrachud on Sunday concluded his tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India |
Tenure | Concluded as 50th Chief Justice of India after 2 years (Nov 2022 – Nov 2024) |
Key Judgements | – Ayodhya Land Dispute (2019): Settled a century-old issue. – Abrogation of Article 370 (2019): Revoked Jammu & Kashmir’s special status. – Decriminalization of Gay Sex: Struck down Section 377 of IPC. – Right to Privacy: Declared privacy a fundamental right. – Living Will: Recognized passive euthanasia. – Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP Act): Expanded abortion rights. |
Administrative Reforms | – Accessibility Audit: Made the Supreme Court more accessible and disabled-friendly. – e-Courts Project: Led digitization of court records and processes. |
Cultural Influence | Introduced reimagined Lady Justice statue symbolizing modern justice with Constitution in hand. |
Background | – Education: St. Stephen’s College, Campus Law Centre, Harvard Law School. – Judicial Career: Bombay HC (2000), Allahabad HC (2013), SC (2016). |
Family Legacy | Followed by father Y.V. Chandrachud, longest-serving CJI (1978-1985), as the only father-son duo to serve as CJI |
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