Lauding CJI Justice UU Lalit, Chandrachud said that Justice Lalit has raised the bar for the Chief Justice and that he has large-size shoes to fill as the next Chief Justice of India.
CJI Lalit said addressing the members of bar said, "My journey in this court began in Court 1. I came here to mention a case I was appearing in before CJI YV Chandrachud. My journey now ends here, where I am passing on the baton to Justice DY Chandrachud."
A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Bela M Trivedi posted the case for hearing on November 10 after an advocate mentioned the matter for urgent hearing.
A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Bela M Trivedi confirmed the death penalty sentencing to LeT terrorist Mohammad Arif observing that his guilt has been proved.
Justice Chandrachud will take oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 9 as current CJI UU Lalit will demit his office on November 8 after having a brief tenure of 74 days as the head of India's judiciary.
Chief Justice of India UU Lalit on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court registry to apprise it of the reason for not listing a matter which has been ready to be listed for a year and a half.
Chief Justice of India UU Lalit on Tuesday recused himself from hearing an appeal of the Andhra Pradesh government. Andhra government challenged the judgment of the High Court declaring Amaravati as the only capital of the state, in an appeal to the Supreme Court of India.
A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Bela M Trivedi pointed out that the 10th Schedule to the Constitution recognizes political parties and legislature parties.