Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, born June 23, 1962, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning in 1985 and serving in various capacities, including as a law lecturer and Additional Judge at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2022 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2024.
The Supreme Court rejected a dentist’s plea to prosecute former Delhi Police Chief Asthana under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Dr. Mohit Dhawan’s appeal against the Delhi High Court ruling was dismissed, citing no interference under Article 136 of the Constitution. Dhawan had accused Asthana of extortion, harassment, and document fabrication.
