Fifty retired judges slam 18 colleagues over Amit Shah’s ‘Salwa Judum’ remark on Opposition VP pick Justice Sudershan Reddy, sparking heated debate on judiciary, politics, and judicial independence.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stressed at the 42nd UP Judicial Services Association conference that achieving true good governance is only possible when justice is made accessible and delivered swiftly to every citizen without unnecessary delays or hurdles.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice A.S. Oka said judges must rise above public opinion and personal beliefs while delivering judgments. He stressed that constitutional law, not popular morality, should guide court decisions.
Kerala High Court Today (Aug 6) cancelled contempt proceedings against ex-MLA R Rajesh over a Facebook post claiming bias in judiciary. The Court found that proper legal process was not followed while initiating the case.
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.
Ten new judges took oath at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, increasing its strength to 44. The appointments include five advocates and five judicial officers sworn in today.
Senior Advocate flags concern before the Supreme Court, stating that judges attending advocates’ birthday parties sends a wrong message to the public and undermines judicial impartiality and public trust.
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.
Six new judges took oath at the Delhi High Court today, raising the judge strength to 40. The appointments follow transfers approved by the Supreme Court Collegium and the Centre.
