FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Dy chandrachud - The Untold Story

Ayodhya, Gyanvapi, and Chandrachud’s controversies

The recent interview with former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud revealed a pattern. The former CJI would initially stick to the content of the verdict but then offer justifications that were absent or in conflict with the official judgments. 

Newslaundry · Sep 26, 2025

Hafta letters: DY Chandrachud, Indo-China relations, pro-Russian posturing

Kumud Shankar

Newslaundry · Sep 20, 2025

The Supreme Court’s revolving chair: A case for longer CJI tenures and reforms

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai today took charge as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. His tenure will last barely seven months and is set to end on December 23. This is only slightly longer than that of the current CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, whose term spanned about six months. By…

Newslaundry · May 14, 2025

DN Exclusive: Ex-CJI Chandrachud to be next Chairperson of NHRC

In an significant development, Ex-CJI Dr DY Chandrachud will be appointed as the next Chairperson of NHRC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2024

Mosque-temple spat: Why has India’s Sambhal exploded into violent clashes?

Claims that a mosque was built over a temple stoked tensions, but India’s top court shares blame, say lawyers.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2024

South Central Ep 1: CJI Chandrachud’s legacy, Vijay in politics, Kerala’s WhatsApp group row

In the first episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by professor Anup Surendranath and Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri.

Newslaundry · Nov 16, 2024

Bulldozer Actions: 'State can't take arbitrary measures' - Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came heavily on the arbitrary action by bulldozer and pronounced that the state and its officials can't take excessive measures against anybody without following the proper legal procedure. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 13, 2024

FIR to be lodged against IAS Amarnath Upadhyay, guilty of Maharajganj 'bulldozer abuse'; UP CBCID to probe; NH, PWD, Revenue, Municipality and Dist Admin officials in the loop; Police too in trouble

The historic order of the Supreme Court in the bulldozer case is currently making headlines in the media across the country. It has been discussed loudly among the general public for many days. Due to the black deeds of the then DM Amarnath Upadhyay, many other senior officials of Maharajganj…

Dynamite News · Nov 11, 2024

Here is what CJI DY Chandrachud observed against bulldozer action on Manoj Tibrewal Aakash’ petition

The verdict was pronounced by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud-led three-judge bench on the petition of senior journalist Manoj Tibrewal Aakash. Here are some major observations by the CJI DY Chandrachud regarding this case. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 10, 2024

Read full verdict of Supreme Court on Manoj Tibrewal Aakash petition in illegal bulldozer action

The Supreme Court pronounced a landmark verdict in the case of illegal demolition of house by bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh. This verdict has raised hopes of justice in many other people. Read full order of the Top Court in this report of Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 9, 2024