LLB no longer needed for accreditation as Supreme Court journalist: CJI DY Chandrachud – Times of India
In a landmark decision, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has announced the removal of the requirement for a law degree for journalists seeking accreditation to cover the Supreme Court of India. This significant change means that journalists are no longer required to hold an LLB degree to become legal correspondents.During a pre-Diwali gathering with journalists, CJI Chandrachud explained the rationale behind this decision, stating, “What we are doing is twofold.Just yesterday, I signed a file to expand the footprint of accredited correspondents for the Supreme Court. I could not understand why the condition of having a law degree was mandatory, and that is why we have relaxed it,” as per a media report. Accredited legal journalists enjoy various privileges, including enhanced access t...