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.
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 22, 2025. The ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. His appointment, the ninth for this position, brings significant experience from the Karnataka High Court, boosting expectations for judicial improvements in Manipur.
