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India Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Ex-Chief Justice DY Chandrachud joins Law University as Distinguished Professor
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has now assumed a new role where he will be mentoring young law aspirants as he has joined the National Law University (NLU) in Delhi as a Distinguished Professor, the institute said in a statement on Chandrachud served as the Chief Justice of India for two years from November 2022 to November 2024 and was succeeded by Justice Sanjiv historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian Legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds," the statement said. "This marks a pivotal moment in legal academia as one of India's most visionary jurists joins us to shape future generations of lawyers, scholars, and changemakers," it GS Bajpai, NLU Vice Chancellor, expressed optimism, saying that the collaboration will see the establishment of a dedicated Centre for Constitutional Studies, where Justice Chandrachud will guide pioneering university further said that it was going to launch "In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinguished Lecture Series" in order to create a platform for engaging with contemporary legal challenges through Justice Chandrachud's experience and insights about the legal law institution said that it seeks to learn from Justice DY Chandrchud's landmark judgments on privacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender justice to his work on digital freedoms and judicial presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem. Now, his wisdom will directly fuel NLU Delhi's mission to build a more just and equitable legal system," it Delhi said it was commitment to fostering legal scholarship that bridges theory with social transformation following the visionary association of Justice Watch
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ex-CJI Chandrachud joins NLU Delhi as professor, to head centre for constitutional studies
New Delhi, Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has been appointed as a distinguished professor at the National Law University , Delhi, marking what the institution termed a "transformative chapter" in Indian legal education. Announcing the appointment on X on Thursday, NLU Delhi said, 'We are profoundly honoured to welcome Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, as a Distinguished Professor at National Law University Delhi.' The post also carried a photograph of Chandrachud with NLU Vice-Chancellor G S Bajpai. Describing the association as a pivotal moment for the legal academia, Bajpai said in a message, 'This historic association marks a transformative chapter in Indian legal education, bringing one of our most progressive jurists to mentor the next generation of legal minds. Justice Chandrachud's presence will profoundly enrich our academic ecosystem.' As part of the collaboration, NLU Delhi will establish a Centre for Constitutional Studies, where Chandrachud will guide cutting-edge research. 'His legacy in constitutional morality, transformative constitutionalism, and dynamic interpretation of fundamental rights offers unparalleled empirical and doctrinal material for academic inquiry,' Bajpai said. To further engage students and the legal community, the university will launch a new initiative titled "In the Spirit of Justice: The DYC Distinguished Lecture Series" starting July, which will aim to tackle contemporary legal challenges through the lens of Chandrachud's jurisprudence. Chandrachud, who demitted office in November 2024 after a two-year tenure as the 50th Chief Justice of India, is widely regarded as a progressive voice in the judiciary. His tenure in the Supreme Court, beginning May 13, 2016, saw his involvement in 38 Constitution benches and landmark rulings on issues including the Ayodhya land dispute, decriminalisation of consensual same-sex relations, the right to privacy, and the abrogation of Article 370. He served as a judge in the Bombay High Court from 2000 before his elevation as the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court in 2013. He was designated a senior advocate in 1998 and served as the additional solicitor general before his judicial appointment. NLU Delhi said the latest development reaffirms its commitment to advancing legal scholarships that bridge theoretical knowledge with social transformation.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
MTSU Mondays: Local Red Cross honors alums; economist to give public lecture
Here's the latest news from Middle Tennessee State University. Two Middle Tennessee State University alumni were in the spotlight as honorees for the 2025 American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter 'Heroes Luncheon' held recently on campus. Gloria Bonner, dean emeritus of the College of Education and retired administrator, was named this year's Red Cross Hero. Ray Wiley, interim co-director and associate director of facilities at MTSU Campus Recreation, was honored for his tireless volunteer efforts. Around 400 Red Cross patrons packed the Student Union Ballroom, where Heart of Tennessee Chapter Board Chair Ginny Williams and Vice Chair Robert Coggin presented a year in review highlighting the results of nearly 29,000 volunteer hours and 14,588 units of blood donated. Childhood experiences with the Red Cross made lasting impressions for both of this year's honorees and spurred them to a lifetime of service to the international nonprofit. 'I remember as a little girl how helpful the Red Cross was to families in times of emergencies,' Bonner recalled. 'However, the thing I appreciate most is the humanity that comes with the American Red Cross.' Red Cross provisions proved lifesaving for Bonner, who battled colorectal cancer and twice battled breast cancer over the past 13 years. 'The Red Cross provides platelet donations for those of us who need an extra boost as we fight cancer,' said Bonner, who was the 2019 honoree for Wine Around the Square fundraiser benefiting Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation's Power of Pink breast health initiative. With a strong faith in God and supportive family, Bonner said she has chosen to 'live as if everything is a miracle.' Wiley's involvement in the nonprofit agency dates back to his teenage years when he took his first lifeguard course later leading hundreds in life-saving courses through the Red Cross programming. He credits the Red Cross for providing training that proved vital in saving his son's life during a choking incident. Today, that son is a flight nurse. In addition to teaching those courses, Wiley has been committed to being a lifeline for those fleeing natural disasters. In the early 2000s, Wiley led the initiative to get MTSU certified as a disaster relief shelter. In 2013, Wiley took the helm of the campus committee for the annual '100 Miles of Hope' friendly blood drive 'battle' held every fall in advance of the rivalry football game between the MTSU Blue Raiders and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. 'The difference the blood makes in the lives of others, so many people are impacted. That is what excites me. We know it works,' said Wiley, explaining that up to three lives can be saved through one unit of blood. 'We need your blood.' Learn more about the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter at MTSU will host a Distinguished Lecture Series event March 26 featuring well-known economist and presidential advisor Arthur Laffer. The former economic policy advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump will be speaking on "America's Economic Outlook in the Trump Era," beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in Room S102 in the Business and Aerospace Building, 1642 MTSU Blvd. The lecture is free and open to the public. Laffer, 84, is a leading economist known for his supply-side economics theories as well as the Laffer curve, which illustrates the relationship between tax rates and revenue. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Trump in 2019. The focus of this lecture is to discuss the economic landscape shaped by policies from the Trump administration and their future implications. 'His talk will likely touch on topics such as tax policy, economic growth, inflation, employment trends, and the long-term fiscal implications of decisions made during that period,' explained Stuart Fowler, MTSU associate professor and chair of the Department of Economics and Finance. Students, faculty, business professionals and anyone interested in economics, public policy or finance are encouraged to attend. This event is hosted by the Jones College of Business, Department of Economics and Finance, and the Political Economy Research Institute and is sponsored by Young America's Foundation student group. Off-campus visitors attending the event will need a $2 temporary parking pass. More details on purchasing a pass online, in person or pay by plate as well as a parking map can be found on MTSU's website MTSU Mondays content is provided by submissions from MTSU News and Media Relations. This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: Local Red Cross honors alums; economist to give public lecture
