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.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar called for an FIR regarding the discovery of partially burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence amid ongoing controversy over his transfer to the Allahabad High Court. A Public Interest Litigation has urged delaying his swearing-in pending inquiries, highlighting concerns about judicial integrity and transparency.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over nearly 7 lakh pending criminal appeals across high courts, especially noting the severe under-staffing in the Allahabad High Court, which currently operates with only 79 of its sanctioned 160 judges. The court urged the central government to expedite judicial appointments for timely justice delivery.
