Retiring as the Chief Justice of India (CJI), one of India’s most revered jurists, Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud left November 10, 2024.
Under his direction, the 50th Chief Justice produced historic rulings, progressive changes, and a great dedication to maintaining constitutional ideals.
Still, his retirement did not mean that his contributions to India’s social and legal scene would be ending.
Rather, it signaled the start of a fresh chapter in which he still shapes the court, guides upcoming attorneys, adds to legal publications, and serves public interests.
The path Justice Chandrachud takes following retirement is evidence of his relentless commitment to justice, knowledge, and social advancement.
His ongoing participation in legal education, literary works, advisory positions, and charitable events guarantees that his knowledge and experience will be easily available to next generations.
Educational Projects: Changing Future Lawyers
Justice Chandrachud founded the “Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Legal Education Program” in December 2024 after realizing the need of mentoring and high caliber legal education.
Based in New Delhi, this program aims to develop young legal brains and offer them intensive instruction in modern legal difficulties.
Three pillars—ethics, human rights, and constitutional law—that shaped Justice Chandrachud’s judicial career center the program.
Law students and young professionals get first-hand understanding of legal complexity by means of seminars, interactive sessions, and workshops.
With more than 2,000 people registering in the first quarter alone, the project has received an overwhelmingly positive reaction.
The program consists mostly on guest lectures by eminent jurists, live case discussions, and simulated trials.
Justice Chandrachud personally actively mentors students to make sure the following generation of judges and lawyers is qualified to maintain constitutional values and justice.
Literary Contributions: Recording Court Wisdom in Words
Justice Chandrachud has also set off a literary adventure to capture his viewpoints and experiences.
“Reflections from the Bench: My Journey Through India’s Legal Landscape,” his next book, promises to offer thorough analysis of some of the most important cases he worked on.
This book is supposed to be a historical narrative of India’s legal development as well as an instructional tool. It will go over the nuances of court decision-making, the difficulties the court faces, and the reasoning behind historic rulings.
Legal academics and practitioners are much awaited its publication since it would be a lighthouse for next generations of lawyers.
Justice Chandrachud is also writing columns and essays on modern concerns including digital privacy, constitutional interpretations, and human rights in the digital era for legal publications and national newspapers.
Advisory Roles: Global Influencing of Legal Reforms
Using his considerable judicial knowledge, Justice Chandrachud has assumed advisory positions in national and international legal associations.
These positions let him keep impacting policy-making and judicial changes.
- Currently connected with the National Judicial Reforms Committee, he offers direction on enhancing the effectiveness and openness of the Indian court.
- International Human Rights Organizations provide analysis on constitutional democracy, human rights, and justice.
- Legal Education Institutes, guiding on curriculum development to guarantee law schools remain in line with the changing legal scene.
Globally, Justice Chandrachud is sought-after for his knowledge in constitutional law, digital privacy, and judicial ethics.
Reflecting his ongoing influence outside of India, his talks at Harvard, Oxford, and the London School of Economics have attracted great interest.
Public speaking and thought leadership
Justice Chandrachud is still a vibrant public speaker even after retirement. At national and international conferences on subjects including:
- The Future of Indian Democracy;
- Judicial Independence and Accountability, he regularly delivers keynote speeches.
- Digital Rights and Privacy
- The Function of AI Regarding Law and Justice
His talks are extensively reported on the media and still influence debates on judicial policies and governance.
Personal Interests: A Life Apart from Legal Pursues
Justice Chandrachud devotes time to his personal hobbies even if he is quite involved in the legal field.
He reads a lot and enjoys philosophy, history, and literature especially. Renowned for his passion of classical music, he often makes attendance at literary events and concerts.
He also participates actively in charitable projects, helping causes connected to women’s empowerment and education.
His foundation guarantees that financial restrictions do not impede legal aspirations by giving poor law students grants.
Benefits Following Retirement and Lifestyle
Justice Chandrachud, a former Chief Justice of India, guarantees a safe and comfortable life by enjoying many post-retirement perks:
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