Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has had an illustrious legal career marked by exemplary service and academic excellence. Appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 13 May 2016, he previously served as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court from 31 October 2013 until his elevation to the Supreme Court. When D Y Chandrachud became Chief Justice of India, people had high hopes that he would help fix problems in the judicial system. However, these hopes weren't fully realized. Currently, thousands of people are in jail without bail or trial, and many important cases about personal freedom remain pending in the Supreme Court. Learn about the life and career of Dr. Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud , the 50th CJI and the son of the 16th CJI. Explore his concurring and dissenting opinions in cases related to privacy, homosexuality, adultery, women's rights, and more. Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud (born 11 November 1959), often referred to as DY Chandrachud , is an Indian jurist, who served as the 50th Chief Justice of India from 9 November 2022 to 10 November 2024.
