Justice Chandrachud: All About The 50th Chief Justice Of India

BY: BHARAT EXPRESS

Justice Chandrachud's original name is  Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud

Original Name

He was born into a respected legal family on November 11, 1959, in Mumbai

Biography

Chandrachud was the only child of YV Chandrachud, who served as India’s longest-tenured Chief Justice

His Father

Chandrachud studied at top Indian schools like Cathedral, John Connon School in Mumbai & St Columba's School in Delhi

Acadmic Journey

Chandrachud started pursuing law at Delhi University, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Law degree

Pursuit Of Law

He has written over 500 judgments, each contributing to a legacy that will continue to influence Indian law

Landmark Judgments

Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, the right to privacy as a fundamental right, the abrogation of Article 370

High Profile Judgement