Today, On 24th March, The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. The decision was finalized after discussions in two separate meetings, held on March 20 and March 24. This move has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the transfer. The development comes amid ongoing debates surrounding Justice Varma’s recent controversies.
Today, On 13th June, The Kerala High Court set new guidelines for judges’ chambers and the signing/uploading of judgments post-retirement to ensure timely delivery of judgments and proper use of court resources. This comes after allegations against a retired judge who continued visiting her chambers and accessing case files. The guidelines require judges to submit pending judgments and restrict the use of chambers after retirement.