DY Chandrachud: News
29 May 2024
Chief Justice of IndiaSikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for women
The Sikkim High Court has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female staff in the registry.
26 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC seeks ECI's response on what happens if NOTA wins
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking clarification on the procedure when "None Of The Above" (NOTA) receives the majority of votes in a constituency.
26 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaServices row: SC to consider listing plea of Delhi government
The Supreme Court on Friday told the Delhi government that it will consider listing its appeal challenging the Centre's law establishing pre-eminence of the lieutenant governor over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the capital.
20 Apr 2024
IndiaEnactment of 3 criminal bills shows India is changing: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has praised the enactment of three new criminal laws, terming it a clear sign of India's progress.
15 Apr 2024
Harish Salve21 ex-judges write to CJI about attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
A group of 21 retired judges have written a letter to Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, expressing concern about increasing attempts by "certain factions" to "destabilize the judiciary."
10 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalIn setback for Kejriwal, SC won't hear his plea today
The Supreme Court refused to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy on Wednesday.
10 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalAfter Delhi HC rejects plea, Kejriwal moves SC against arrest
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
05 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeLaw on civil unions between queer couples in Congress manifesto
The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
28 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi reacts to lawyers' letter to CJI Chandrachud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a response to a letter penned by over 600 lawyers from across India, which was addressed to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud.
28 Mar 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Political pressure threat to judiciary': 600 lawyers write to CJI
More than 600 lawyers have written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressing their concerns about attempts by a certain group to manipulate the judiciary.
21 Mar 2024
MK StalinTamil Nadu governor defying SC, concerned about his conduct: CJI
The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision not to reappoint Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader K Ponmudi as a minister, despite a stay on his conviction by it.
20 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsSupreme Court to review PIL against election freebies
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the practice of political parties offering freebies during election campaigns.
18 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of India'Don't be selective': SC slams SBI over electoral bonds data
The Supreme Court pulled up the State Bank of India again on Monday directing it to disclose "full details" related to electoral bonds received by political parties without being "selective."
11 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaDisclose electoral bonds' details by tomorrow: SC reprimands SBI
The Supreme Court (SC) pulled up the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday for not complying with its order and missing the March 6 deadline for disclosing electoral bond donor details to the Election Commission.
11 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaElectoral bonds case: Supreme Court to hear SBI's request today
The Supreme Court (SC) will hear a plea from the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking more time to file information on electoral bonds on Monday.
05 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiKharge slams SBI's plea seeking time for electoral bond data
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of using the State Bank of India (SBI) to hide its alleged "dubious dealings" concerning electoral bonds.
04 Mar 2024
Udhayanidhi StalinSC pulls up Udhayanidhi Stalin for remarks against Sanatan Dharma
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Tamil Nadu minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhighan (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against Sanatan Dharma last year.
04 Mar 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)SC orders AAP to vacate Delhi headquarters by June 15
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate its party headquarters in Delhi's Rouse Avenue by June 15, calling it an "encroachment."
04 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo immunity to MLAs, MPs in bribe-for-vote cases: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said an MP or MLA cannot claim immunity from prosecution on charges of bribery in connection with casting a vote or making a speech in the legislature.
01 Mar 2024
Gyanvapi MosqueSC to hear plea against temple restoration at Gyanvapi site
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal against an Allahabad High Court ruling on the validity of lawsuits for the "restoration" of a temple.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaAAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaChandigarh vote-count row: SC to examine ballot papers today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday examine ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral election, amid allegations of "horse-trading" and a controversial win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
19 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSandeshkhali violence: SC stays Parliament panel action against Bengal officers
The Supreme Court on Monday paused the Lok Sabha Privileges Committee's proceedings against top Bengal government officials, including Chief Secretary Bhagwati Prasad Gopalika and Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar.
19 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaChandigarh poll officer must be prosecuted: SC on vote-count row
The Supreme Court has ordered the production of ballot papers and the video recording of the counting of votes in the Chandigarh mayoral polls by 2:00pm on Tuesday.
19 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Chandigarh mayor resigns before SC hearing; 3 AAP councilors quit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Manoj Sonkar resigned from the post of Chandigarh mayor on Sunday, citing "moral grounds."
15 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC asks SBI to stop issuing electoral bonds 'immediately'
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), calling it "unconstitutional."
15 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC strikes down Electoral Bonds Scheme, calls it 'unconstitutional'
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS) for political funding, saying that it violates the citizens' right to information.
13 Feb 2024
Arvind KejriwalFarmers' protest: Delhi government refuses to convert stadium into jail
The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday rejected the Centre's proposal to turn the Bawana Stadium into a "temporary jail" for farmers.
10 Jan 2024
Jammu And KashmirNo elections in J&K before Lok Sabha polls, says report
Elections in Jammu and Kashmir for panchayats, urban local bodies (ULB), and the legislative assembly are expected to be held after the Lok Sabha elections later this year, The Indian Express reported, citing sources.
17 Dec 2023
Chief Justice of IndiaIndian courts prioritize marriage over individual: CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, on Sunday, opined that Indian courts have often prioritized marriage over individual rights.
15 Dec 2023
Chief Justice of IndiaUP judge seeks permission to 'end life,' CJI demands report
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has demanded a status report after a woman judge accused a senior judge of sexual harassment in an open letter and requested permission to kill herself.
11 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi'Beacon of hope': Modi after SC upholds Article 370 abrogation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
11 Dec 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC upholds Article 370 abrogation; J&K elections by September 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Article 370's abrogation by the Centre in August 2019 as Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noted it was a temporary provision.
04 Dec 2023
Raghav ChadhaAAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked
The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.
23 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC may hear pleas challenging marriage equality verdict on Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a batch of petitions seeking a review of its October 17 verdict denying legal recognition to same-sex marriage on November 28.
20 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court questions Tamil Nadu governor's delay in passing bills
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over the delay in his granting assent to bills sent by the state government pending since January 2020.
14 Nov 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI reminds parties to furnish electoral bond details by tomorrow
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday reminded all political parties to furnish information regarding the donations they acquired through electoral bonds by 5:00pm on Wednesday.
10 Nov 2023
Banwarilal PurohitPlaying with fire: SC slams Punjab governor for delaying bills
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit for failing to give assent to bills passed by the Punjab Assembly, warning that he was "playing with fire."
09 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC upholds key IBC provisions on RP role and moratorium
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, upheld provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016, relating to the appointment of a resolution professional (RP), the adjudicatory process, and the interim moratorium.
06 Nov 2023
Droupadi MurmuHeeralal Samariya sworn in as chief information commissioner of India
Senior bureaucrat and Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was on Monday sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu.
