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Rarely has a chief justice assumed office in the midst of such hope. As he was sworn in by the President, CJI-designate Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud looked like a man in a hurry to get down to the task at hand.  India Legal tracks his first day on the job.

As Justice DY Chandrachud takes office, expectations soar high among the legal fraternity. Bar Associations and Bar Councils from across India have given their felicitation messages and voiced the hopes of their respective organisations. A report by India Legal.

Justice Chandrachud has always actively interacted with law students of the country. His interest in education in general and law education in particular is noteworthy. As he assumes the office of chief justice, current and former vice-chancellors of universities articulate their expectations.

Cooperation and support of the Bar is essential to tone up the judicial administration and streamline processes. The new Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has the full support of the Bar. Supreme Court Bar Association’s Vice-President PRADEEP RAI spoke to INDIA LEGAL about challenges facing the new CJI and collaboration of the Bar on outstanding issues

A judge with an enviable track record of landmark judgments and minority dissent opinions, Justice Chandrachud is expected to lead the judiciary along the unbeaten track. An assessment of some of his important verdicts

Despite a strong constitutional framework, governors have become tools in the hands of the ruling party. No one knows this better than the Kerala CM who has been at loggerheads with the governor 

Yet another panel has been appointed to consider granting SC status to these Dalits. Their right to practice another religion should not disqualify them from receiving the same equality as their neighbours

The new CJI has made an indelible impression as an academic scholar and was part of benches which enhanced jurisprudence. His subtle but firm leadership will be a great demosprudential asset.

When trying a juvenile as an adult, the court in effect accepts that the juvenile has the mental capacity of an adult and, therefore, has criminal responsibility of an adult and undeserving of rehabilitation

Controversies abound on the issue of appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. The Collegium system in place might need some rethink