A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.
A late-night fire at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence in New Delhi has led to a Supreme Court inquiry into his conduct. The incident, occurring on March 14, 2025, raised concerns about judicial integrity and led to a recommendation for his removal. Authorities are ensuring adherence to judicial independence in the investigation.
Former supreme court judge Justice Markandey Katju raised doubts over the allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma, calling it a conspiracy. He suggested that the money was planted to frame him, rather than being a genuine bribe. Katju also hinted at the possible involvement of someone from Verma’s staff in the incident. This statement highlights a different perspective amid the ongoing controversy.
The government has announced that Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will take over as the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after Rajiv Kumar. Gyanesh Kumar is currently the senior-most election commissioner after Rajiv Kumar. His appointment was confirmed late this evening. Gyanesh Kumar will oversee key elections, including assembly polls in five states: West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu (all ruled by the Opposition), and Bihar and Assam (both NDA-ruled). The Bihar election is set for later this year, while the others are scheduled for 2026.
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On Tuesday(on 27th August), the Supreme Court of India reprimanded UP’s Principal Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh for submitting misleading affidavits, declaring that dishonesty from IAS officers will not be tolerated. Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih criticized Singh’s false affidavit, despite Additional Advocate General Garima Prasad’s defense of a misunderstanding.
Today(on1st April),The Supreme Court rejected Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to consolidate complaints against him, differentiating his remarks on Sanatana Dharma from media statements. Despite his legal comparisons and representations, the court directed him to amend his plea and scheduled the next hearing for early May. Stalin’s controversial remarks continue to evoke legal responses and public reactions.