The Latest Breaking News from DY Chandrachud

Is Article 370 being equated to Basic Structure of Constitution, asks Supreme Court

On day 2 of the Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation, the Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud heard Kapil Sibal’s submission that there was no constitutional process available to abrogate Article 370, and the provision had attained a “permanent character” after 1957.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Manipur status report on FIRs shows complete breakdown of constitutional machinery from May to July: Supreme Court

Supreme Court said the Manipur Govt' ’status report on 6,523 FIRs registered point to a “complete breakdown of the constitutional machinery” in the State during the ethnic violence

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

SC stops CBI from recording statements of two Manipur women victims at noon

The Supreme Court on August 1 stopped the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from “recording the statements” of the two women victims of the Thoubal sexual violence incident in Manipur at noon, just two hours before a scheduled Supreme Court hearing in the case.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Supreme Court acknowledges political parties’ fear of RTI to disclose internal decision making

Political parties fear that accountability under Right to Information (RTI) Act may stretch to even disclosure of internal decisions, including why they chose a particular candidate.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

CJI DY Chandrachud: Protocol facilities to judges should not bring public criticism of judiciary

“Protocol facilities which are made available to Judges should not be utilised to assert a claim to privilege…” Read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 21, 2023

CJI cautions judges against using protocol facilities to inconvenience others

CJI Chandrachud cautions judges against using protocol facilities in a way that causes inconvenience or public criticism. He referred to an incident where an HC officer sought explanation from railway personnel for not serving a judge.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

SC proposes to nominate pro tem DERC chairperson, takes time till August 4 to scout for suitable candidate

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said it needed time to consult possible candidates, who would be former High Court judges, and zero in on a name. The court listed the case on August 4.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Manipur Violence: "Deeply disturbed by videos of 2 women paraded naked," says SC; asks govt to take action

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it was “deeply disturbed” by the video which has emerged in which two tribal women were seen paraded naked and molested, and asked the Centre and State to take action against the perpetrators. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 20, 2023

Manipur sexual violence video | Supreme Court ‘deeply disturbed’, orders Centre, Manipur government to act

CJI Chandrachud summons AG, SG over Manipur women violence video; expresses deep concern over use of women as instruments of violence. Gives govt time to act or court will step in, listing case suo motu on July 28.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC

SC urges L-G and Delhi govt. to stop "political bickering" and appoint DERC chairperson. CJI suggests two constitutional authorities should sit together to break the impasse

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023