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CJI Chandrachud Calls For Inclusivity In Law Practice, Recalls Incident When Intern Was Asked To Leave Because Of Caste

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked the students to be a good person first, if ever being in a situation when they have to choose whether to be a good person or good lawyer. The CJI while recalling an incident when an intern was shown door at a law firm when his supervisor got to know about his caste and called for inclusivity in law practice.

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday while recalling an incident when an intern was shown door at a law firm when his supervisor got to know about his caste and called for inclusivity in law practice. In his address to students of National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru during their 31st convocation ceremony, the CJI said ‘I was filled with despair when I heard this’, while mentioning the caste discrimination incident at the law firm.

“As lawyers we are keenly aware of society and its injustices. Our duty to uphold constitutional values is higher than that of other citizens. Yet, this incident shows some lawyers are violating the law, leave aside upholding constitutional values.” LiveLaw quoted CJI

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/cji-chandrachud-calls-for-inclusivity-in-law-practice-recalls-incident-when-intern-was-asked-to-leave-because-of-caste-article-103093312

CJI Chandrachud-led five-judge bench to hear same sex marriage case on April 18

Just over a month ago, the Supreme Court had on March 13 referred the petitions to the Constitution bench stating the matter raised questions of “seminal importance”.

Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who also appeared for the petitioners, said, “The legislative intent of the Hindu Marriage Act requires that same sex marriage be recognised, because Section 5 of the Act speaks of marriage between two Hindus.”
Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who also appeared for the petitioners, said, “The legislative intent of the Hindu Marriage Act requires that same sex marriage be recognised, because Section 5 of the Act speaks of marriage between two Hindus.”

CJI Chandrachud-led five-judge bench to hear same sex marriage case on April 18 Just over a month ago, the Supreme Court had on March 13 referred the petitions to the Constitution bench stating the matter raised questions of “seminal importance”.

The Supreme Court has set up a five-judge Constitution bench to hear petitions seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages. The bench set up by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud comprises Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha, besides the CJI.
Just over a month ago, the Supreme Court had on March 13 referred the petitions to the Constitution bench stating the matter raised questions of “seminal importance”. In its reference order, a three-judge bench headed by the CJI had said the submissions on the issue involve the interplay between constitutional rights on the one hand, and specific legislative enactments, including the Special Marriage Act, besides the rights of transgender couples, on the other.

The three-judge bench has listed the matter for hearing on April 18.

The Central government, which has opposed the petitions, has urged the SC to leave the issue to be decided by Parliament. It told the top court that a “legislative understanding of marriage in the Indian statutory and personal law regime” refers only to marriage between biological men and women and that any interference “would cause complete havoc”.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cji-chandrachud-led-five-judge-bench-to-hear-same-sex-marriage-case-on-april-18-8558509/

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