Today, On 16th December, Supreme Court issued notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Parliament secretariats on Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging constitution of a three-member inquiry committee. While flagging procedural lapses, the Court questioned how such an oversight occurred during impeachment proceedings.
Today, On 26th March, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking an FIR over cash found at a High Court judge’s residence. The Supreme Court advised petitioners to refrain from making public statements regarding the case. The discovery has raised concerns about judicial accountability and ethics. With the urgent plea rejected, the matter now awaits further legal proceedings.
Lawyers from the Allahabad High Court Bar Association are set to begin an indefinite strike on March 25 in protest against Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court. The bar association opposes his transfer, seeking an inquiry into allegations of corruption stemming from large cash found at his residence.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay submitted a report regarding alleged cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence after a fire incident. The Supreme Court collegium will review the findings and may take further action. The court clarified that Justice Varma’s transfer is unrelated to the inquiry.
