The Delhi High Court refused a plea by Ramesh Chandra Singh seeking BCD seat reservation for junior lawyers, noting he contested elections despite knowing the Bar Council of Delhi policy beforehand.
P. S. Raman declined consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against retired D. Hariparanthaman over remarks on sitting judge G. R. Swaminathan. Under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, Advocate General approval is mandatory for private criminal contempt petitions before High Courts.
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.
