About
Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has had an illustrious legal career marked by exemplary service and academic excellence. Appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 13 May 2016, he previously served as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court from 31 October 2013 until his elevation to the Supreme Court. His judicial journey began at the Bombay High Court, where he served as a Judge from 29 March 2000 before taking on the role of Chief Justice in Allahabad. During his tenure, he also contributed to legal education as the Director of the Maharashtra Judicial Academy.
Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi
We are profoundly honoured to welcome Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi. This historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian Legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds. This marks a pivotal moment in legal academia as one of India’s most visionary jurists joins us to shape future generations of lawyers, scholars, and changemakers.
Prof. G.S. Bajpai, Vice Chancellor, NLU Delhi, shared that this collaboration will see the establishment of a dedicated Centre for Constitutional Studies, where Justice Chandrachud will guide pioneering research. “Justice Chandrachud’s legacy in constitutional morality, transformative constitutionalism, and dynamic interpretation of fundamental rights offers unparalleled empirical and doctrinal material for academic inquiry,” Prof. Bajpai noted.
To further inspire students, NLU Delhi will launch the” In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinguished Lecture Series” from July 2025, creating a platform for engaging with contemporary legal challenges through Justice Chandrachud’s visionary lens. From landmark judgments on privacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender justice to his pioneering work on digital freedoms and judicial reforms, his presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem. Now, his wisdom will directly fuel NLU Delhi’s mission to build a more just and equitable legal system.
This development reaffirms NLU Delhi’s commitment to fostering legal scholarship that bridges theory with social transformation.
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