Calcutta High Court bars all tainted candidates from the 2016 SSC panel from reapplying in fresh school job recruitment. The court upheld SC’s ruling on widespread fraud in the scam-tainted selection process.
The offices of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have not received a report regarding Justice Yashwant Varma, delaying possible impeachment proceedings linked to cash found at his residence. The government is proceeding cautiously, waiting to see if Varma resigns before taking further action.
The Supreme Court panel has called for Justice Yashwant Varma’s removal after finding substantial evidence of misconduct, including testimonies from 10 eyewitnesses who saw cash in his residence. A total of 55 testimonies corroborated the allegations, emphasizing concerns about judicial integrity and the seriousness of unexplained cash at his official domicile.
The Central Government plans to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a judicial panel’s findings of misconduct related to unaccounted cash found at his residence. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment if Varma does not resign. The impeachment motion will require support from Parliament to proceed.
The Supreme Court of India denied an RTI request for the inquiry report regarding cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence, citing judicial independence and confidentiality. The investigation followed a fire that uncovered unaccounted cash, with Justice Varma denying corruption allegations. He faces removal recommendations from the Chief Justice.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was honored on his last day as Chief Justice of India, receiving heartfelt tributes from colleagues and lawyers. He reflected on his legacy and praised his successor, Justice B R Gavai. Both justices emphasized the importance of diversity in the judiciary and the deeper connection between the bar and bench.
On his last day as Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna announced he won’t take any official post after retirement, emphasizing independence in his future legal endeavors. He highlighted the importance of decisive judicial thinking while reflecting on his family legacy within the legal profession. His tenure was marked by integrity and commitment to justice.