Farewell From The Bench: CJI Chandrachud’s Final Rise Captured in a Powerful Image

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Friday completed his final board of cases at Supreme Court. A touching im of CJI rising from his chair after concluding his cases went viral on social media.

CJI Chandrachud's retirement marks culmination of two years at helm of Supreme Court, a period characterized by significant reforms and groundbreaking initiatives. 

Under his leership, Indian judiciary underwent a sweeping modernization, with a focus on harnessing techlogy to make courts more accessible, efficient, and inclusive.

Major reforms under CJI DY Chandrachud 

Among major reforms initiated during his tenure were expansion of virtual courts, which became a permanent feature, allowing people to attend hearings remotely. CJI Chandrachud also championed E-Courts initiative, aiming to reduce carbon footprint of judiciary by making courts paperless. 

establishment of E-Sewa Kendras across India furr empowered litigants and lawyers by providing assistance with e-filing, while E-Filing portal streamlined process of submitting cases online.

ditionally, introduction of E-Copying techlogy, which accelerates process of obtaining certified copies of court documents, and Su-Swagatham, an online portal for securing entry passes to Supreme Court, were all part of a larger vision to integrate techlogy into judicial system.

Chief Justice's tenure has t only been marked by techlogical invation but also by several landmark rulings that vanced personal liberty, women’s rights, equality, and rights of differently-abled individuals.