Supreme Court Pushes for CJI Residence Clearance Amidst Controversy
The Supreme Court administration has requested the Centre to vacate the official residence of the Chief Justice of India on Krishna Menon Marg due to former CJI DY Chandrachud overstaying. He had been granted an extended stay under special circumstances, but this has surpassed permissible limits, prompting the action.
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The Supreme Court's administration has urged the Centre to expedite the evacuation of the Chief Justice of India's official residence on Krishna Menon Marg. This request follows ex-CJI DY Chandrachud's overextended stay past the permissible timeline.
Initially allowed an extension due to personal circumstances, including his daughters' health needs, Chandrachud's stay was conditioned on vacating by May 31, 2025. However, subsequent informal approvals allowed further residence until June 30, creating widespread contention.
The letter flagged that the residential extension violated 2022 rules and prompted a formal request to reclaim the premises. Many previous CJIs received temporary extensions, but the ongoing delays necessitated formal intervention to resolve the matter.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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