The Bar Association criticized the manner in which Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, calling it secretive and inappropriate. They claimed the oath was administered in a “clandestine manner,” without transparency. According to the association, such actions erode public trust in the judiciary. The incident has added […]
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NEW DELHI: Today, 28th March, The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan heard the case. The petition, filed by Advocate Mathews Nedumpara, argues that instead of transferring Justice Varma, a criminal case should be registered against him.
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday assured bar leaders that he would consider their request to cancel the recommendation for transferring Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma. This was confirmed by Anil Tiwari, President of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association.
Today, On 26th March, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking an FIR over cash found at a High Court judge’s residence. The Supreme Court advised petitioners to refrain from making public statements regarding the case. The discovery has raised concerns about judicial accountability and ethics. With the urgent plea rejected, the matter now awaits further legal proceedings.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay submitted a report regarding alleged cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence after a fire incident. The Supreme Court collegium will review the findings and may take further action. The court clarified that Justice Varma’s transfer is unrelated to the inquiry.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve has once again criticized the Supreme Court’s Collegium system, calling himself a “trenchant critic” of it. He said that the system is “not equipped” to handle cases like the one involving Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The controversy revolves around reports that large amounts of cash were recovered from Justice Varma’s house. Mr. Salve has now called for the judge’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court to be put on hold until more clarity emerges.
Today, On 15th October, During a heated exchange in a plea against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, the Supreme Court called for additional security. The plea sought an in-house inquiry into Gogoi’s dismissal of a petition concerning a service dispute. However, the Court declined to entertain the request. The tense proceedings highlighted the […]
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today (30th Sept) criticized a lawyer for using informal language in court, stating he is “allergic” to expressions like “yeah.” The discussion revolved around the lawyer’s petition against former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Consequently, the Chief Justice emphasized that a judge cannot be impugned in such cases and instructed to amend the petition.