On the final day of his tenure as the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud delivered a message from the ceremonial bench and acknowledged the reality that he would no longer serve as the country's top judge.

Outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud - who demits office today - took a gentle dig at his many trolls, declaring, "I am, probably, one of the most trolled judges... and, in a lighter vein, am wondering what will happen from Monday?!"

DY Chandrachud, who retires as the Chief Justice on Sunday, has judgments such as the Ayodhya land dispute, the decriminalisation of consensual gay sex and abortion rights for unmarried women that shaped society and politics to his name.

The role of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is central to upholding justice and safeguarding the Constitution.

Two judges are up on stage. One of them is retiring as Chief Justice of India. The other will step in his shoes. A picture of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud hugging his successor Justice Sanjiv Khanna thrilled the photographers and those around them.

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud completed his last working day on Friday after a two-year tenure at the helm of the Indian judiciary.

New Delhi: It was the last day in office for Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as Chief Justice of India (CJI). At the end of an eventful tenure, Chandrachud reflected on his judicial journey with gratitude and humility. “I won’t be able to deliver justice from tomorrow, but I am content,” said the outgoing CJI, who had […]

On his last working day, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reflected on his journey in the judiciary and ended his short speech by asking forgiveness from those he might have unintentionally hurt.

At the farewell organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, DY Chandrachud shared personal anecdotes and reflections from his 24-year judicial career. He ended the speech on a humourous note, calling himself “one of the most trolled judges.”

Supreme Court Bar Association of India (SCBA) President Kapil Sibal heaped praise on outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.

DY Chandrachud delivered his final remarks while leading a Ceremonial Bench held for his retirement. The outgoing CJI will be now succeeded by CJI-designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

Discover the top 5 landmark judgments by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that have shaped Indian law, from privacy rights to LGBTQ+ equality, federalism, and more. A look into his legacy as he leaves the Supreme Court, including notable cases like Right to Privacy, Upholding Abrogation of Article 370.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud completed his final working day on Friday marking the end of his two-year leadership.