The Latest Breaking News from DY Chandrachud

Supreme Court urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Governor to break the ice over hot tea

SC urges TN CM, Governor to meet over tea to break deadlock; AG asked to look into issue. Gov. had withheld assent to 10 Bills, referred them to President, SC had observed Gov. can't do that.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Giving Article 370 permanent status will undo over 70 years of work to fully integrate J&K with the Union, says SC

SC: Article 370 was intended to enhance integration between Union of India and J&K, not cause disintegration. Abrogation in 2019 made J&K on par with other States

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Parliament’s powers, sovereignty, truth commission: 10 takeaways from the Article 370 verdict

Article 370 is a temporary provision with a transitional purpose and was an interim wartime arrangement, noted the Supreme Court while unanimously upholding the Narendra Modi government’s decision to de-operationalise the legislation on Monday.

Newslaundry · Dec 11, 2023

‘Temporary provision, J&K without sovereignty’: SC verdict on Article 370 revocation

Article 370 is a temporary provision with a transitional purpose and was an interim arrangement in special circumstances of war, noted a five-judge constitution bench while delivering its verdict in the Article 370 abrogation case today. Jammu and Kashmir does not have internal sovereignty and is like all states and…

Newslaundry · Dec 11, 2023

On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Problem with our society is we only listen to ourselves: CJI

CJI Chandrachud urges citizens to break their own echo chambers by having the audacity to listen to others. He stresses that strength is not shown by anger or violence, but by being respectful and retaining the ability to humanise people with humility and grace. He encourages success that is value-ridden…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Polarisation across world is marked by social media growth, intolerance among communities: CJI

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud noted polarisation in India, caused by social media & intolerance, & praised India's pluralistic culture & ability to engage in dialogue. He highlighted the importance of public service & the power of law to create a framework for discourse & justice. 45th Jamnalal Bajaj Awards honoured individuals…

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

CJI DY Chandrachud: "I myself am servant of law and Constitution"

CJI's comment came after advocate Mathews J Nedumpara told the CJI that he must think of reforming the Collegium system. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 8, 2023

Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC

SC holds group of companies doctrine valid; allows non-signatory firms to be bound by arbitration agreement. Doctrine allows non-signatory firms to be bound by arbitration agreement if part of group of companies party to agreement. CJI Chandrachud observes parties include both signatory and non-signatory parties.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Citizenship Act hearing | Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI

Noting that the government should be given leeway if a ‘compromise’ is necessary to save the nation, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said the Assam Accord of 1985 and the new citizenship regime which followed in its wake might have been an “adjustment”

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023