Justice Chandrachud Advocates Judicial Review in National Security Cases
Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the necessity of judicial review in national security cases during a discussion at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 in Chennai on January 17, 2026. He highlighted the presumption of innocence for undertrials and criticized the prolonged delays in criminal trials, noting that the Supreme Court handled nearly 21,000 bail cases during his tenure, with most resulting in bail grants. Chandrachud also addressed the complexities of free speech in India's multicultural society and warned against unregulated social media content. He reiterated that while corporate donations are legal, anonymous political donations could lead to corruption, following the Supreme Court's ruling on the electoral bonds scheme.
Published 2 days ago • 17 Jan 2026, 12:46 PM IST