Justice Chandrachud became the 50th CJI: After the oath, bowed to the tricolor, 44 years ago his father became CJI

Justice DY Chandrachud will be the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI). He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Draupadi Murmu at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He bowed to the tricolor before sitting on the CJI's chair. The tenure of Chief Justice Chandrachud will be till 10 November 2024.

On October 8, former CJI UU Lalit recommended his name to Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. UU Lalit had personally submitted a copy of his letter to Justice Chandrachud in the presence of the SC judges.

Justice Chandrachud's father Justice YV Chandrachud was the 16th CJI of the country. Justice YV Chandrachud's tenure was from 22 February 1978 to 11 July 1985, that is, about 7 years. After 37 years of his retirement, his son Justice DY Chandrachud will be appointed to the same post. Justice DY Chandrachud has also overturned two major decisions of his father in the SC. He is known for his impeccable decisions.

In 1985, a bench of then Chief Justice YV Chandrachud upheld Section 497 of the IPC in the Saumitra Vishnu case. At that time, the bench had written in its judgment – ​​it is generally accepted that the man who is tempted to have a relationship is the man and not the woman. Reversing this decision in 2018, a bench of Justice DY Chandrachud said - Adultery law is a codified rule of patriarchy. He said that sexual autonomy should be given importance.