Kalpana das dy chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said his priority will be to serve the common people, “My priority is to serve the common citizens…. You will see, going forward, we will take care of all citizens of India, whether it be in technology, or reforms in the Registry or judiciary,” he told reporters in the apex court soon after assuming charge as the Chief Justice of India-designate D Y Chandrachud with his wife Kalpana Das and their foster children Mahi (left) and Priyanka at their residence in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal) CJI Chandrachud started his first day’s court proceedings around 12.10 pm and apologised to lawyers for making them wait. He assured that he will “try to make it a no-stress court for everyone”. Due to paucity of time, the CJI-led bench, also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala could not hear all the matters listed for hearing, “I could not take up some cases today since we assembled late. I hope it is only once in my career that I am , since I was sworn-in,” the CJI, who holds the record for sitting late into the day, said as the bench rose.

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Accepting greetings with folded hands, he took a brief stroll on the premises during which he interacted with journalists. "Serving common people is my priority. Please look forward. I will work for all the citizens of the country," he said, adding that heading the Indian judiciary was a "great opportunity and responsibility". He entered the historical CJI courtroom around 12.10 PM for hearing the matters listed for the day. "Apologies for keeping the members of the Bar waiting for so long. I will try to make it a no-stress court for everyone," he said seconds after settling on the CJI's chair. Lawyers including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta greeted the CJI and wished him the very best for his two-year tenure. The CJI then took up the listed cases including the plea of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan who had moved the top court against his disqualification as an MLA of Rampur assembly seat due to his conviction in a hate speech matter. The CJI dismissed an appeal of the "A man served the school for 22 years. At the end of those 22 years, the person goes home without a gratuity, pension. This is the lowest strata of our society. How can the government go against a poor sweeper? The might of the government against a Safai Karamchari! Sorry. Dismissed," he said. The CJI led-bench, which also comprised justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala, could not hear all the matters listed for the hearing. "I could not take up some cases today since we assembled late. I hope it is only ...