Sun Nov 10 16:49:22 UTC 2024: ## Justice Chandrachud Steps Down as Chief Justice of India, Leaving a Legacy of Progressive Judgments

**New Delhi, India:** Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India, will conclude his term on November 10th, leaving behind a legacy of impactful rulings that championed constitutional values, human rights, and justice.

Appointed in November 2022, Justice Chandrachud’s leadership has been marked by landmark decisions on issues ranging from equality and fundamental rights to privacy, inclusivity, and gender justice.

Notable judgments include:

* **Right to Privacy (2017):** Justice Chandrachud authored the majority opinion in the landmark ruling that declared the right to privacy a fundamental right, emphasizing its crucial role in personal autonomy and dignity.
* **Decriminalization of Homosexuality (2018):** Justice Chandrachud was part of the bench that decriminalized Section 377, upholding the rights of consenting same-sex adults.
* **Decriminalization of Adultery (2018):** Justice Chandrachud highlighted the significance of striking down Section 497, which criminalized adultery and undermined women’s autonomy, in affirming gender equality.
* **Sabarimala Verdict (2018):** Justice Chandrachud joined the bench that ruled in favor of allowing women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala Temple, rejecting gender-based discrimination.
* **Ban on Triple Talaq (2019):** The ruling ending the practice of instant triple talaq, championed the rights of Muslim women.
* **Ayodhya Verdict (2019):** Justice Chandrachud was part of the bench that resolved the long-standing religious dispute by allocating the disputed land to the Ram deity while providing land for a mosque.
* **Delhi Government vs LG (2023):** Justice Chandrachud’s rulings clarified that the Delhi government holds administrative control, with exceptions for land and law enforcement matters.

These are just a few examples of the many landmark judgments delivered under Justice Chandrachud’s leadership, solidifying his reputation as one of India’s most progressive and influential jurists. As he leaves office, his legacy will continue to shape the Indian judicial landscape for years to come.

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