Today, On 16th January, Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to set up a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges Inquiry Act. The Bench delivered its ruling after reserving judgment on January 8, and declined interference.
Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment Row, The Supreme Court observed that if the Vice President can assume the President’s responsibilities when absent, then similarly, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman should also be empowered to perform the Chairman’s duties during the Chairman’s absence.
Kiren Rijiju is calling for unity among political parties regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, citing concerns over judicial corruption. He emphasizes that this serious matter transcends political divides. The parliamentary Monsoon Session is set to begin on July 21, coinciding with rising national security concerns.