Justice Chandrachud is the son of Justice Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud – the longest serving CJI. They are the only father-son duo to have taken up the top spot in the apex court’s history.
While our new CJI has effectively defended a collegium system of judicial appointments, let us also acknowledge that a push for greater openness would aid the larger cause of justice
Discussing the CJI's achievements, Justice Lalit said that what stood the most was the 250 High Court appointments he made during his time in office and his push for better judicial infrastructure.