The Supreme Court expressed anguish after an NCLAT judge revealed that a revered higher judiciary member allegedly sought a favourable order. Directing a probe, the Court stressed that such influence threatens judicial independence, fairness, and integrity of legal proceedings.
Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of NCLAT Chennai said he was approached by “one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary” for a favourable order. He recused himself, marking yet another instance where he stepped aside due to outside influence.
Today, On 30th July, In the Justice Yashwant Varma case, the Supreme Court observed that “your conduct does not inspire confidence” while reserving its judgment on the constitutional challenge to the in-house procedure, raising serious questions over participation in the internal inquiry process.
Today, On 23rd July, Justice Yashwant Varma has approached the Supreme Court challenging the inquiry report against him. CJI Gavai recused himself from hearing the case, stating, “I can’t take it up. I was part of the committee. We’ll list it.”
The impeachment process against former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has begun in the Lok Sabha after 145 MPs submitted a memorandum, following the shocking discovery of burnt notes at his residence.
Today, On 21st July, During Supreme Court hearing, CJI BR Gavai slammed Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara for repeatedly calling Justice Yashwant Varma just “Varma,” saying, “Is he your friend? He is still Justice Varma,” demanding courtroom decorum and respect.
Today, On 18th July, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, amid the controversy over Justice Yashwant Varma’s impeachment, clarified, “Govt has no direct role in this,” and stated that it is entirely up to Parliament and the MPs to act.
Justice Yashwant Varma has challenged his impeachment in the Supreme Court, raising five explosive arguments in his plea that question the panel’s findings and allege conspiracy behind the unaccounted cash discovery at his residence.
Justice Yashwant Varma has moved the Supreme Court, calling his impeachment move a “conspiracy” and directly blaming former CJI Khanna, saying, “Ex-CJI Khanna was wrong, the entire sequence of events a conspiracy.”
A Parliament panel will discuss a code of conduct for judges and post-retirement roles, amid possible impeachment of justice Yashwant Varma after unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his official residence.
