In the alleged Rs 2,000 crore school construction scam, the ACB has summoned AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain. Both ministers face questions over corruption in building classrooms for Delhi government schools.
Today, On 24th March, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called the handling of the Justice Yashwant Varma case “impactful and transparent” amid the ongoing controversy over unaccounted cash. On Monday evening, the Supreme Court Collegium formally approved Justice Varma’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The decision now awaits final approval from the central government.
Today, On 1st March, Manan Kumar Mishra has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the seventh consecutive term. A Rajya Sabha member from Bihar, he is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His continued leadership reflects his strong influence in the legal fraternity. Mishra has played a key role in shaping legal policies and regulations in India.
Today, On 12th February, The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition by Justice SN Dhingra against election freebies. The court suggested that he approach the Supreme Court, as a similar case is already pending there. Justice Dhingra had challenged the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The decision directs the matter to the highest court for further consideration.