D.Y. Chandrachud
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SC issues notice to Centre on plea against provision of SC/ST Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea challenging a provision of the SC/ST Act providing for the compulsory punishment of death penalty. A bench headed by CJI…
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CJI makes surprise late evening visit to new block, interacts with lawyers
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud late on Tuesday visited the Additional Building Complex of the Supreme Court to inspect the work progress of public canteen, consultation rooms, cubicles, etc.…
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CJI calls Justice M.R. Shah ‘Tiger Shah’ for courage and fighting spirit
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday referred Justice M R Shah, who retired Monday as a Supreme Court judge, as “Tiger Shah” and said he has been a…
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Set up online RTI portal within 3 months, SC tells HCs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed all high courts to set up RTI websites within three months, adding that online facilities will considerably facilitate the fulfilment of the objects of…
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‘It is disturbing’: SC on Chief Justices of HCs not allowing virtual hearing
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked all Chief Justices of high courts to take a favourable view on the infrastructure in place for virtual hearings and not insist on physical…
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Do not try to dictate it to the CJI: Chief Justice Chandrachud on plea for urgent hearing
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday took exception to submissions by senior advocate Vikas Singh insisting on listing of a case. “As a CJI, whatever I lay down…
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‘It’s in Parliament’s domain’, SC on plea for uniform law on maintenance, divorce
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday orally observed that formulating uniform laws on maintenance, divorce, inheritance, and guardianship falls under the domain of the Parliament. A bench headed by Chief Justice…
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CJI: Time to impose pre-hearing costs in commercial cases filed in SC
New Delhi: In a bid to curb filing of frivolous matters involving commercial issues, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday proposed imposition of pre-hearing costs in commercial cases. The Chief…