In the Kerala actress assault case, Judge Honey Varghese warned that tarnishing the court’s image could lead to contempt proceedings. She cautioned media and lawyers to report responsibly and avoid distorted portrayals of ongoing judicial hearings and processes.
Today, On 27th March, Six High Court bar associations met with the Supreme Court Collegium to express concerns over Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. They submitted four demands, including a call for a criminal investigation into the judge. Anil Tiwari, President of the Allahabad Bar Association, stated that Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and the Collegium listened carefully. The Collegium assured them that their requests would be considered before making a final decision.
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New Delhi: Today, 27th March, Presidents of Bar Associations from multiple High Courts have approached the Supreme Court regarding the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma. Representatives from the Allahabad High Court, its Lucknow bench, Gujarat High Court, Karnataka High Court, and the Jabalpur bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court met Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and other senior judges to discuss their concerns.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that if an individual judge has concerns about a decision, the appropriate course of action is to discuss it with the chief justice. He highlighted the importance of internal dialogue within the judiciary. Open communication, he noted, helps maintain institutional integrity. His remarks underscore the need for judicial cooperation and consensus.
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The Supreme Court On Thursday (9th Jan) raised concerns about the Allahabad High Court’s case listing issues during a hearing for MLA Abbas Ansari’s property dispute. Despite earlier orders for an urgent hearing, the case remains unheard, prompting anxiety over judicial inefficiencies. The Supreme Court maintained the status quo on the property until resolved.