CJI DY CHANDRACHUD
What CJI Chandrachud's ‘stratospheric’ market remark means for equity markets
Indian headline indices' record hitting spree has raised alarm bells among sections of market enthusiasts and the latest to jump into the bandwagon is the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud who has advised market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to exercise caution in order to safeguard investors’ money.
Surging markets: CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Chief Justice of India Chandrachud emphasized the need for caution from SEBI and SAT amid rising equity markets, advocating for more tribunal benches to handle increased workloads. At the new SAT premises' inauguration, he highlighted the importance of maintaining stability and assured investment protections to foster economic growth.
CJI Chandrachud advises SEBI, SAT to be cautious, pitches for more tribunal benches
Calling the crossing of the 80,000 points milestone by the BSE as an ecstatic moment, where India is entering a "stratospheric domain", Chandrachud said such events emphasise the importance of regulatory authorities.
Won't comment on new criminal laws, says CJI DY Chandrachud
Amid a heated debate over three new criminal laws, CJI D Y Chandrachud refused to comment, citing the pending Supreme Court review. The laws replaced existing statutes and face a PIL challenging their validity. Chandrachud emphasised the court's commitment to the Constitution and litigants at a foundation ceremony for new court buildings, highlighting the importance of justice and the rule of law. The new complexes aim to enhance court efficiency and reduce case backlogs.
Cornerstone of justice, equality must shape orientation of court's approach to cases: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud affirmed that the judicial system should be just and inclusive as he emphasised justice and equality as the foundation shaping the orientation of the court's approach to cases. CJI Chandrachud, on Tuesday, laid...
Delhi experienced hottest recorded weather in 2024, record-breaking rain in a single day: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed happiness to know that new court buildings will focus on heat island mitigation and reduce environmental footprint, as it said that Delhi experienced the hottest recorded weather and record breaking rain in a single day in 2024.
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CJI Chandrachud underlines 'Constitutional Morality' as means to preserve India's diversity
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasised the necessity of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian law. He said that the court's duty was to uphold diversity and tolerance while embracing technological advancements in justice. Chandrachud underscored judges as servants, not deities, cautioning against personal biases interfering with constitutional values. He highlighted the importance of AI tools for translating judgments, decentralising court access, and promoting awareness of legal procedures. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a neutral judiciary for upholding democracy.
CJI Chandrachud announces Lok Adalat from July 29 amid concerns about large backlog of cases
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud announced the commencement of a special Lok Adalat from July 29 to August 3. He urged citizens, lawyers, and advocates to participate in resolving cases swiftly and amicably to address the large backlog of cases. He highlighted on the informal and technology-based nature of the Lok Adalat and termed it as a voluntary and consensual dispute resolution mechanism that offers final and binding awards with no appeal process. The system promotes cost-effective and efficient settlement of various disputes including matrimonial, property, motor accident, compensation, and service-related cases pending before the Supreme Court.
Judges reflect sense of continuity of values amid elections: CJI Chandrachud
Addressing the famous Oxford Union Society here on Tuesday on the topic of the humanising role adjudicators can play in society, the senior-most judge of India's apex court highlighted the role of technology in injecting greater transparency into the judicial system.
CJI DY Chandrachud says Indian courts have come to be reimagined as democratic spaces of discourse
CJI Chandrachud emphasized the transformation of courts into democratic spaces of discourse due to COVID-19 challenges at the J20 summit in Brazil He highlighted the Supreme Court's Program to Fight Disinformation and the use of technology like SUVAS for translation and Digital Supreme Court Records for easy access to judgments. He stressed the importance of addressing inequalities in judicial processes and the need for sustained efforts to tackle issues like AI bias and misinformation.
'How you treat kids will impact them lifelong': CJI Chandrachud shares painful memory of school punishment that still haunts him
CJI Chandrachud stresses the impact of childhood experiences on lifelong behaviour during a lecture on juvenile justice, emphasizing the importance of proper guidance and support for vulnerable children.
SC to club 27 eGaming GST cases for hearing
Supreme Court takes over 27 petitions on 28% GST for online gaming. The case to be heard in May, impacting companies with retrospective taxes. The show-cause notices were sent out subsequent to the government's clarification that as of October 1, 2023, all online games incorporating betting and gambling, regardless of skill or chance, would incur a 28% GST charge based on the total face value of the bets.
‘Fan of whiskey and Scotch’: CJI Chandrachud and senior attorney share jokes about alcohol during hearing on liquor
Lawyer Dwivedi, known for his love of whiskey, joked about his colorful Holi hair at the Supreme Court. The discussion revolved around state control over industrial alcohol, distinct from edible alcohol.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns as Calcutta HC judge; Litigant pleads him to reconsider with 'folded hands'
Calcutta High Court Judge, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, announced his resignation amidst pleas from lawyers and litigants to reconsider. Emotional appeals from individuals like Mitali Das, who found solace in his courtroom, underscored the impact of his decisions. With over 60 matters concluded on his last day, his departure marks the end of a significant judicial tenure.
"Process of arbitration must be efficient in terms of cost, timeline" CJI Chandrachud at Prayagraj
Chief Justice of India inaugurates Prayagraj arbitration centre in Allahabad High Court, emphasizing an efficient arbitration process. He discusses the role of technology, Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, and the significance of maintaining the rule of law for good governance.
Impactful things CJI DY Chandrachud said on striking down electoral bonds
The Supreme Court struck down the government's electoral bonds programme on Thursday, stating that it violates the right to information and freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution. This decision was a landmark ruling that dealt a serious blow to the government. The top court's decision came months before the Lok Sabha elections, as it directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide the Election Commission with the names of the donors to the six-year-old programme. The unanimous verdict was pronounced by a 5-judge Constitution bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud.
'Delhi Chalo' protest: Supreme Court Bar Association urges CJI to initiate suo motu action against erring farmers
Farmers protest demanding MSP guarantee law and debt waiver. SCBA requests action against farmers for forcibly entering Delhi and disrupting daily life. Urges Supreme Court to ensure farmers' protest does not impede the rights of the general public.
Is state empowered to make classification in SCs, STs for quota: SC begins examining legal question
A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is also examining the validity of the Punjab Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006 which provided 50 percent quota and the first preference' to 'Valmikis' and 'Mazhabi Sikhs' castes in public jobs inside the quota meant for the Scheduled Castes (SCs).
Fake certificates case: Supreme Court transfers proceedings to itself
The Supreme Court transfers all proceedings before the Calcutta High Court in a case over fake certificates to itself. This comes after a controversy erupted over the remarks passed by a single-judge bench of the high court against a judge of a division bench. The Supreme Court stays the high court proceedings and verbally observes that it will deal with the matter "differently". The central government requests the Supreme Court to shift the entire proceedings of the case outside West Bengal for a hearing de-novo, with due regard to institutional integrity and the personalities involved.
Viral video: "Roj bapore 1-4 sui jai che...," CJI's Gujarati speech is winning hearts; PM reacts
In Rajkot, CJI DY Chandrachud charmed the audience by speaking in Gujarati and humorously acknowledging the unique characteristics of the city. The renowned fafda-jalebis, local diesel engines, submersible pumps, forging and casting industries, machine tool industries, as well as jewellery, patola, and bandhani, were highlighted by the CJI in his speech. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared this video of the CJI's speech on his social media, praising his commendable effort to connect with the people by speaking in Gujarati.
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