Justice Unmasked: Former Indian CJ Chandrachud’s Legacy and the Struggle for Judicial Independence

The tenure of former Indian Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has come under intense scrutiny. In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, we take a critical deep dive into the legacy of Chandrachud, the recently retired Chief Justice of India’s Supreme Court. Widely celebrated for his intellectual prowess and progressive rhetoric, his tenure is also marked by allegations of compromising judicial independence — a cornerstone of any democracy. Based on The Caravan’s detailed report by journalist Saurav Das, titled “Performative Justice: The Equivocations of DY Chandrachud”, this episode examines key allegations against the former CJI, including concerns about judicial bias, bench-fixing, and case assignments. Tune in to explore these critical issues in depth.