Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud (born November 11, 1959) is a renowned Indian judge and the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Early
Life and Education:
1. Born in Mumbai to Justice Y.V.
Chandrachud, the 16th CJI.
2. Graduated from St. Stephen's College,
Delhi (1980).
3. LL.B. from Delhi University (1983).
4. Postgraduate diploma in law from Harvard
University (1986).
Career:
1. Practiced law at the Mumbai High Court
(1982-1998).
2. Additional Solicitor General of India
(1998-2000).
3. Judge, Bombay High Court (2000-2013).
4. Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court
(2013-2014).
5. Judge, Supreme Court of India
(2014-2022).
6. Chief Justice of India (2022-2024).
Notable
Judgments:
1. Right to Privacy (2017): Held that
privacy is a fundamental right.
2. Aadhaar Verdict (2018): Upheld Aadhaar's
constitutionality.
3. Section 377 (2018): Decriminalized
homosexuality.
4. Sabarimala Temple (2018): Allowed
women's entry.
5.Article 370 removing: Remove article 370
from Constituion.
6.Ayodhya Ram Temple judgement. ETC.
Awards and Recognition:
1. Honorary Doctorate from National Law
School of India University.
2. Global Jurist of the Year (2020) by the
International Bar Association.
Legacy:
1. Champion of individual rights and
liberties.
2. Strong advocate for judicial reforms.
3. Emphasis on access to justice and
technology.
Quotes:
1. "The Constitution is not a mere
document, but a living, breathing entity."
2. "Justice must not only be done, but
seen to be done."
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