120 MPs from the DMK-led INDIA bloc have moved an impeachment motion against Madras High Court Judge Justice GR Swaminathan over his Karthigai Deepam verdict, igniting a major political and judicial confrontation in Tamil Nadu.
Today, On 30th July, Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma’s conduct, saying, “Chief Justice is not a post office, he also has duties towards the nation,” while examining the constitutional challenge to the in-house procedure for judicial misconduct.
Today, On 28th July, the Supreme Court asked Justice Varma about the credibility of the inquiry panel’s report and scheduled the matter for Wednesday, after strong constitutional objections were raised by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal.
Justice Yashwant Varma challenges the in-house committee report; the Supreme Court to hear his impeachment-related plea on Monday, July 28. A major row over judicial procedure and accountability unfolds.
Justice Yashwant Varma’s impeachment process faced a setback after sources said the Rajya Sabha did not accept the motion related to the burnt cash case. Now, the government is expected to bring the motion in the Lok Sabha instead.
Despite one-third of High Court seats lying vacant, the government and opposition are advocating to impeach two judges raising questions about priorities in India’s already burdened judicial system.
Kiren Rijiju slammed Kapil Sibal as an “average lawyer,” saying, “One MP can’t dictate his personal agenda to Parliament,” after Sibal opposed any impeachment move against Justice Varma without probing Justice Yadav’s communal remarks.
Impeachment Row | Opposition leaders are renewing their demand to impeach Justice Shekhar Yadav over a controversial speech. At the same time, they’re supporting the government’s move to remove Justice Yashwant Varma for alleged corruption.
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.
