Sun Nov 10 12:12:28 UTC 2024: ## CJI Chandrachud: A Year of Hope, Frustration, and Digital Dreams – A Poetic Review

**New Delhi** – A year after Justice D.Y. Chandrachud assumed office as the 50th Chief Justice of India, poet Raju Z. Moray offers a poignant and satirical verse-by-verse review of the CJI’s tenure. His collection of poems, “Master of Verse,” captures both the optimism and the challenges faced by the judiciary under Chandrachud’s leadership.

Moray begins with high hopes, praising the new CJI’s charisma and potential. He acknowledges the expectations for change, particularly with the CJI’s two-year tenure and a backlog of pending cases. However, the poems quickly highlight the deep-rooted issues within the system, including the frustrating delays in judicial appointments and the bureaucratic hurdles faced by lawyers.

A recurring theme is the CJI’s push for digitization and technology within the judiciary, a move met with mixed reactions. While the poems celebrate the “tech-savvy” CJI’s vision, they also highlight the reluctance of some judges to adapt, leading to friction and a humorous “digital divide” within the court system.

Moray also captures the CJI’s emphasis on social justice and inclusivity, as seen in his inauguration of a cafe run by differently-abled persons. However, the poems also criticize the CJI’s handling of the marriage equality petition, highlighting the disconnect between his stated views and the eventual judgment.

The poems offer a unique and insightful perspective on the CJI’s year in office, balancing a sense of hope with a dose of reality. Moray’s satire is both sharp and playful, reflecting the complexities of the judicial system and the challenges faced by its leaders.

While the CJI’s tenure is far from over, Moray’s “Master of Verse” collection provides a thought-provoking and engaging look at the journey so far. Whether the CJI can overcome the obstacles and truly bring about meaningful change remains to be seen, but Moray’s poetic observations offer a valuable lens through which to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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