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.
The Supreme Court stated that no law made by Parliament or a state legislature can be termed contempt of court. Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma made this remark while deciding a 2012 contempt plea.
Justice B.V. Nagarathna voiced concern that the Supreme Court is increasingly burdened with minor matters, forcing it to function like a family or bail court instead of focusing on truly significant constitutional issues.
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.
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.
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.
Kapil Sibal calls out deep-rooted corruption in the judiciary after Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer. He demands a more transparent judge appointment process.
Kapil Sibal calls out deep-rooted corruption in the judiciary after Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer. He demands a more transparent judge appointment process.
