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.”
Kapil Sibal criticized the Supreme Court’s internal report on Justice Varma, asserting it lacks constitutional authority for impeachment. He emphasized that investigations into judges must follow the Judges Inquiry Act, accusing the government of misusing the process. Sibal lamented the selective treatment of judges and insisted only Parliament can initiate impeachment motions.
The AIMPLB has urged political parties to address controversial remarks by Justice Shekhar Yadav, claiming they undermine judicial neutrality and constitutional values. The Board expressed disappointment over political silence, warning that ignoring such incidents threatens India’s secular principles. Upholding judicial impartiality is crucial for maintaining public trust in democracy.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar recently stated in the House that an impeachment notice against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Yadav, submitted by Opposition MPs in December last year, is still pending with him. He emphasized that only Parliament has the constitutional authority to remove a High Court judge.
Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court canceled his participation in a seminar linked to the Ram Mandir movement, refuting claims that he was a keynote speaker after a misleading poster circulated on social media. His decision followed previous controversies, raising questions about his public remarks and judicial conduct.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has reportedly asked Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Arun Bhansali for a new report regarding Justice Yadav’s controversial remarks about Muslims. The move comes amid growing concerns over the judge’s statements. Justice Yadav continues to stand by his comments, further intensifying the matter. The fresh report is expected to address the issue in detail.
On December 12, 2024, LawChakra hosted a live discussion with journalist Saurav Das, covering issues in India’s judicial system, including the Uniform Civil Code, marital rape criminalization, and corruption. Das emphasized the need for systemic reforms, judicial independence, and the importance of judges adhering to constitutional ideals while addressing media influence and accountability.
