Justice D.Y. Chandrachud: Future Plans After Retirement as Chief Justice of India
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As Justice D.Y. Chandrachud gets set to retire from the post of CJI from his tenure, there is growing speculation of what a post-CJI career can hold in store for him. Progressive judgments and commitment to the reform of judiciary are the hallmarks of justice Chandrachud, and he certainly has carved out his own niche in Indian judiciary.
Academic and International Engagements
Sources within the judiciary report that Justice Chandrachud is expected to follow several academic and international exercises after retirement. The more or less contemporary causes for his interest in legal education were the rather lately mooted interdisciplinary approaches to law. He is expected to share his immense experience and knowledge with the future generation of academics teaching law by accepting professorships or guest lectures in the most respectable international universities.
Judicial Reforms and Activism
Justice Chandrachud has been very vociferous on judicial reforms during his tenure as Chief Justice of India. He has taken several initiatives to make the system more transparent and efficient in its functioning and accessible to those seeking justice. Even now, beyond retirement, there is a good chance that he might well continue this effort through different forums-think tanks, legal organizations, or policy forums-because the gentleman is very vocal about his views.
Writing
He is speculated to write books or articles on law and governance, considering his interest in writing and simplifying complex legal concepts. His writings would elucidate a lot of thought and experiences in his judicial philosophy.
Public service and advisory posts
Indications could arise that Justice Chandrachud accepts consultancy roles in government or quasi-governmental authorities dealing with legal or human rights issues. His experience may then be called upon to affect the policy-making process and make legislation conform to the constitutional imperative.
Personal Interests
On a personal note, Justice Chandrachud is known to be a lover of literature and music. He may spend more time pursuing these hobbies even after retiring-cultivated literary pursuits or cultural pursuits.
In the words of a summary, whatever be Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s post-retirement plan – details about which are yet to be finally announced – he is certainly going to be contributing meaningfully to the community of lawyers as well as globally. In short, his legacy as a transformative figure in Indian jurisprudence will endure long after the day of his retirement from the bench.
As Justice D.Y. Chandrachud gets set to retire from the post of CJI from his tenure, there is growing speculation of what a post-CJI career can hold in store for him. Progressive judgments and commitment to the reform of judiciary are the hallmarks of justice Chandrachud, and he certainly has carved out his own niche…
As Justice D.Y. Chandrachud gets set to retire from the post of CJI from his tenure, there is growing speculation of what a post-CJI career can hold in store for him. Progressive judgments and commitment to the reform of judiciary are the hallmarks of justice Chandrachud, and he certainly has carved out his own niche…