I Had No Fault, My Words Were Twisted: Retiring Allahabad HC Judge Justice Shekhar Yadav Breaks Silence on Impeachment Notice

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav retired after impeachment notice over Vishwa Hindu Parishad remarks controversy. He claimed statements were twisted, denied bias, and said he was unfairly targeted despite no fault, defending judicial integrity during farewell address.

Upload Judgments Same Day or Face Action: Bombay High Court Issues Strict Warning to Judicial Officers

The Bombay High Court has made it mandatory for judges to upload orders on the same day or explain delays. Non-compliance may be treated as misconduct, with strict action including suspension.

Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal

Former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal highlighted that social prejudices influence even legally trained minds, affecting rape case handling, noting reluctance among police, magistrates, and judges due to stigma surrounding sexual offences.

Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court held that criminal contempt law does not protect judges’ personal ego. It clarified that personal criticism of a presiding officer, without affecting justice administration or scandalising the institution, ordinarily does not amount to criminal contempt.

Access to Justice Cannot Remain an Abstract Ideal Reserved for the Legally Empowered: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said access to justice cannot remain an abstract ideal limited to the legally empowered. He stressed it must produce outcomes for the last person in line, restoring marginalised citizens’ faith in justice.

When There Is a Duty to Speak It’s A Crime to Remain Silent: Justice MS Sonak’s Farewell Speech at the Bombay HC

Justice MS Sonak bid farewell to the Bombay High Court before assuming charge as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He urged the Bar to guide the judiciary and said criticism strengthens the institution despite discomfort and challenges.

“I Am Aghast” — VP Dhankhar Slams CJI’s Role in CBI Appointment, Calls It a Blow to Constitutional Ethics

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions judiciary’s role in executive appointments, calling CJI’s involvement in selecting CBI Director a violation of constitutional balance.

“Building consensus amongst all political parties”: Kiren Rijiju on Impeachment Motion Against Justice Yashwant Varma

Kiren Rijiju is calling for unity among political parties regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, citing concerns over judicial corruption. He emphasizes that this serious matter transcends political divides. The parliamentary Monsoon Session is set to begin on July 21, coinciding with rising national security concerns.