The administrative branch of the Supreme Court has formally approached the Delhi Transport Department seeking the prompt assignment of a specific vehicle registration number for a newly purchased Mercedes-Benz E220 by former Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
In an official letter dated 28 July 2025, the Deputy Registrar (Transport) of the Supreme Court requested the Transport Commissioner to expedite the allocation of a preferred registration number for the luxury car. The correspondence emphasized the need for swift processing and asked that the registration details be shared with the registrar’s office once completed. Although the exact number sought has not been made public, such customised or “fancy” registration numbers are commonly requested by high-ranking dignitaries, subject to availability and compliance with rules.
Justice Chandrachud, who retired on 10 November 2024, was the 50th Chief Justice of India and is widely recognized for his influential judgments. During his eight-year tenure on the Supreme Court, he contributed to landmark rulings on issues including the Ayodhya land case, the revocation of Article 370, and the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships. He participated in 38 Constitution Benches, significantly shaping India’s legal landscape through progressive interpretations.
(With inputs from Law Trend)
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