Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has marked his one-year anniversary in the role, and his accomplishments during this time are noteworthy. These achievements include the introduction of live streaming for constitution bench hearings, streamlining case listings, and enhancing the Supreme Court’s technological accessibility. Under his leadership, the Supreme Court has achieved its full strength of 34 judges at one point. Notably, the implementation of a Hybrid hearing system stands out as a significant achievement during Chief Justice Chandrachud’s tenure. The CJI has issued directives for the daily listing of 10 transfer petitions and 10 Bail applications before each Court. A novel mechanism has been introduced, designating specific days of the week for addressing cases pertaining to specific categories, such as Criminal matters, MACT matters, and Arbitration matters.
Furthermore, a new system for mentioning matters has been established, ensuring the organized and timely presentation of urgent matters before the court.
