Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has officially proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to the government, CJI Chandrachud indicated that he will be retiring in November, paving the way for Justice Khanna to take over as the 51st Chief Justice of India. Upon receiving government approval, Justice Khanna will assume office and serve a term of six months, concluding in May 2025. This brief tenure aligns with the mandatory retirement age of 65 for Supreme Court judges. Justice Khanna's appointment is expected to bring continuity and stability to the apex court during this transitional period. His extensive experience and legal acumen will be crucial as he prepares to lead the judiciary in India, addressing key challenges and upholding the rule of law.
17 October,2024 05:12 PM IST
A farewell function in the honour of Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was organised on Dec 15. At the function, CJI DY Chandrachud quoted poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz to bid farewell to his colleague & friend for over 47 years. At the Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul’s Farewell, CJI Chandrachud congratulated Justice Kaul for his enormous contribution to Indian judiciary especially in the Article 370 repeal case. Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stressed the need for the judges to exhibit boldness, since they have Constitutional protection.
17 December,2023 04:05 PM IST
On Tuesday, 17 October 2023, a five-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The bench had assembled to pronounce verdicts on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage. Supreme Court Bar Association president Adish Aggarwala while talking to the media, said, "I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court where they have not allowed same-sex marriage".
17 October,2023 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai
The Supreme Court on October 17, 2023, is pronouncing its judgment in a series of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. The Constitution Bench is headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and the other four judges are Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli, and Justice PS Narasimha. Petitioners Harish Iyer, Akkai Padmashali, Amrita hope that they win and things get easier with this judegment.
17 October,2023 12:29 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
