HCBA President Ashok Kumar Dhandhania distanced himself from boycott calls over Justice Sharma’s transfer. Calcutta HC Chief Justice Sivagnanam urged lawyers to uphold Bengal’s legacy of unity and warmth.
Senior Advocate Adish Aggarwala hails the Supreme Court’s decision for judges to reveal assets publicly. He says it will boost transparency and restore public trust in the judiciary.
Supreme Court judges will now reveal their asset details on the official website. This bold move comes after a cash-related allegation involving Justice Yashwant Varma.
Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case, Today (Mar 28) gets 3-month temporary bail from Gujarat High Court. The court allowed bail only for medical treatment after reviewing his health condition after a split verdict earlier in the day.
Gujarat High Court Today (Mar 28) gave a split verdict on Asaram Bapu’s interim bail plea in the 2013 rape case. The matter will be placed before the Chief Justice, who will assign the case to a third judge.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Anuradha Shukla, expressed strong discontent over Advocate PC Paliwal’s contemptuous remarks regarding the delay in his case. His comments about judicial pressure were deemed inappropriate and disgraceful, leading the Court to refer the matter to the Chief Justice for further action.
A huge pile of unaccounted cash was found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house after a fire incident. CJI Sanjiv Khanna has set up a high-level committee and halted his judicial duties.
Supreme Court Today (Mar 21) clarified that Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer is unrelated to any enquiry. It urged the public to ignore false rumours and wait for the Collegium’s final decision.
Justice Harish Tandon has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. He is currently serving as a judge in the Calcutta High Court.
Supreme Court Today (Mar 21) launched inquiry after unaccounted cash is found at Delhi HC Judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence. Firefighters accidentally uncovered the money during a house fire.
