Over 2,000 lawyers demand urgent judicial reforms, urging the filling of 283 high court judge vacancies, ending favouritism, and breaking the ‘judge-relative nexus’ in judicial appointments to restore trust.
The Supreme Court said the time has come for setting up specialised courts to deal with complex economic and legal issues. It stressed that such cases require expert judicial minds for effective adjudication and faster delivery of justice.
Supreme Court Registrar urges quick allotment of a VIP number for ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud’s new Mercedes. Says, “Shall be grateful if the number is allotted at the earliest and the undersigned is informed.”
CJI Bhushan Gavai stressed the need for decentralising the judiciary to make justice more accessible. He urged faster reforms to bring courts closer to common citizens.
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.
Today, On 21st July, During Supreme Court hearing, CJI BR Gavai slammed Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara for repeatedly calling Justice Yashwant Varma just “Varma,” saying, “Is he your friend? He is still Justice Varma,” demanding courtroom decorum and respect.
Today, On 18th July, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, amid the controversy over Justice Yashwant Varma’s impeachment, clarified, “Govt has no direct role in this,” and stated that it is entirely up to Parliament and the MPs to act.
Justice Yashwant Varma has challenged his impeachment in the Supreme Court, raising five explosive arguments in his plea that question the panel’s findings and allege conspiracy behind the unaccounted cash discovery at his residence.
Justice Yashwant Varma has moved the Supreme Court, calling his impeachment move a “conspiracy” and directly blaming former CJI Khanna, saying, “Ex-CJI Khanna was wrong, the entire sequence of events a conspiracy.”
