Ex-CJI Chandrachud to vacate official residence

In the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday cleared the air saying his luggage was packed and he along with his wife and children would soon move to a paid government accommodation.

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Chandrachud, his wife Kalpana and daughters Priyanka and Mahi, both of whom are persons with disabilities, were living in the official CJI residence of 5, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi.

“We have actually packed up our luggage. Our luggage is already completely packed up. Some of the luggage is already gone to the new house and some are kept here in the storeroom,” Justice Chandrachud told PTI while elaborating on reasons for his overstay in the bungalow.

The 50th CJI, who superannuated from the office on November 8, 2024, was responding to the Supreme Court administration’s communication to the Centre to vacate the official bungalow due to the purported overstay.

The former CJI lamented over the controversy and referred to the medical condition of his daughters who required a wheelchair-friendly home.