D.Y. Chandrachud

November 26, 2024 4:51 PM

“21% posts lying vacant in district courts, government must invest more”: Former CJI Chandrachud

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has called on the government to address the severe shortage of judges in district courts, highlighting that 21% of judicial posts remain vacant. In a recent interview, Justice Chandrachud, who recently retired, pointed out that India's judge-to-population ratio is among the lowest in the world, stressing the need for urgent reforms. "We do not have the necessary number of judges to handle the immense caseload coming into the district judicia...

CJI Chandrachud proposes Justice Khanna’s name as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor in a letter to the Union Law Ministry. Upon approval by the government, Justice Khanna will become the 51st Chief Justice of India and serve a six-month tenure, concluding on May 13, 2025. Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65. CJI Chandrachud, appointed on November 9, 2022, will retire on November 10, 2024. According to established con...