The Oudh Bar Association has written to CJI Surya Kant seeking expunction of strong Supreme Court remarks against an Allahabad High Court judge. The controversy arose after the top court set aside a bail order in a dowry death case, calling it “one of the most shocking and disappointing” orders.
The Lok Sabha inquiry committee has accelerated hearings in the impeachment-related probe against Justice Yashwant Varma to avoid delay due to an impending retirement of a panel member.
The inquiry concerns allegations of unaccounted cash found at his official residence and is being conducted in camera under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
The Central government has notified the appointment of advocate Jai Krishna Upadhyay as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. His name was earlier cleared by the Supreme Court Collegium but was pending during the previous round of judicial appointments.
Today, On 30th August, The Supreme Court Collegium upheld its decision to transfer Justice Shamim Ahmed from the Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court, despite his request for reconsideration. This reaffirmation, aimed at improving judicial administration, demonstrates the meticulous consideration underlying judicial transfers in India, ensuring an effective judiciary nationwide.
