Former Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, is now a Distinguished Professor welcomed by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi), in a historic event for legal academics in India. For the university, this partnership marks a turning point of pride and change since one of the most progressive and innovative jurists of modern India teams with a top university to mold the next generation of legal brains.
NLU Delhi made the announcement on an official post including pictures of Justice Chandrachud next to Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai. Referring to the event as “A Moment of Distinctiveness,” the institution underlined the significant influence Justice Chandrachud’s legal philosophy and jurisprudence will have on its intellectual ecology.
Prof. G.S. Bajpai showed great delight over the appointment and said that this cooperation will result in the founding of a Centre for Constitutional Studies at NLU Delhi. Leading the Centre’s research efforts, Justice Chandrachud will guide scholars and students using his knowledge of constitutional morality, transformational constitutionalism, and dynamic interpretation of fundamental rights.
“Justice Chandrachud’s legacy in constitutional morality, transforming constitutionalism, and dynamic interpretation of fundamental rights offers unparalleled empirical and doctrinal material for academic inquiry,” said Professor Bajpai.
NLU Delhi has announced the start of a distinguished new lecture series called “In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinctive Lecture Series,” slated to start in July 2025, therefore including the academic community and the public at large. Examining urgent legal concerns via Justice Chandrachud’s visionary prism will find a special forum in this series.
The lecture series will explore issues taken from Justice Chandrachud’s legendary judicial career—his innovative rulings on privacy, LGBTQ+ rights, gender justice, digital freedoms, and institutional judicial reforms have already set the tone for modern constitutional debate in India. His affiliation with NLU Delhi is likely to significantly affect both theoretical and practical legal studies, therefore offering rich insights for legislators, scholars, and students.
Serving as India’s 50th Chief Justice, Justice Chandrachud has long been known for his liberal approach to law and relentless dedication to civil liberties and human rights. Celebrated for strengthening the progressive nature of the Indian Constitution are his rulings in cases including Puttaswamy (Right to Privacy), Navtej Singh Johar (Decriminalization of Section 377), and Sabarimala.
This cooperation, according to NLU Delhi, underlines its will to produce “legal scholarship that bridges theory with social transformation.” Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on board will help the university to further its position as a center of critical constitutional theory and policy-oriented legal research.
Legal professionals, scholars, and students all should expect not only great scholarship but also transforming educational opportunities anchored in a strong awareness of justice, equity, and democratic ideals.
For individuals wanting to access the complete biography of Justice Chandrachud and remain informed on forthcoming projects under the new Centre for Constitutional Studies, the institution has also posted a QR code on its official sites.
