In Delhi Burnt Cash Controversy, “Mahatma Gandhi me aag lag rahi hai” became the shocking highlight as a judicial panel found serious misconduct by Justice Yashwant Varma, recommending his removal after bundles of burnt notes were found.
Civil Judge Rahul Kumar Azad of Jalandhar has filed a complaint against senior assistant Pawan Kumar Verma from the DC office for threatening and disrespectful conduct during an official visit to the ADR Centre. Judge Azad called Verma’s behavior unacceptable, urging immediate action to uphold the integrity of judicial institutions.
Speaking at the LCIA International Arbitration Symposium in London, CJI B R Gavai said India’s role in global arbitration has evolved remarkably. “India has moved from ‘interventionist uncle’ to ‘supportive elder cousin’ in the global arbitration family,” he said, highlighting judicial maturity and restraint.
Advocate Harish Chandra Shukla faces contempt charges for accusing a judge of bias during a murder case bail hearing. The Allahabad High Court deemed his allegations serious misconduct and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against him. The case will be investigated further, with Justice Siddharth recusing himself from it.
The Central Government plans to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a judicial panel’s findings of misconduct related to unaccounted cash found at his residence. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment if Varma does not resign. The impeachment motion will require support from Parliament to proceed.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the dismissal of Civil Judge Mahendra Singh Taram for serious misconduct, finding him guilty of acquitting defendants in three criminal cases without proper judgments. Taram’s claims of workload pressure and parity with another officer were rejected, as his actions violated judicial service norms.
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Iqbal M. Chagla, one of India’s most respected lawyers, passed away on Sunday in Mumbai at the age of 85. Known for his sharp legal mind and unwavering integrity, Chagla also served as the President of the Bombay Bar Association during the 1990s, where he boldly stood against corruption in the judiciary. Under his leadership, resolutions were passed against six sitting judges, some of which led to their resignations.