Vice President Dhankhar questioned the delay in FIR in the judge cash case, saying, “Who are the bigger sharks?” He noted the Supreme Court has acted but must now address legacy issues from the 1990s.
Today, On 19th May, Supreme Court to hear petition demanding FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in alleged cash scandal. The plea seeks criminal action in connection with the controversy, raising serious questions over judicial conduct and accountability.
The Allahabad High Court has temporarily stayed the suspension of Kanpur ACP Mohammad Mohsin Khan, who was suspended in a sexual harassment case. The court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to respond by July 28, stating the suspension appeared hasty and arbitrary. The case will continue with further hearings planned.
Today, On 8th May, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has sent the 3-member inquiry committee’s report on Justice Yashwant Varma to the President and Prime Minister, along with Justice Varma’s detailed response dated 6th May 2025.
Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has approached the Allahabad High Court, challenging an FIR filed over her social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack. She’s accused of promoting communal tension through her remarks.
Justice Yashwant Varma has been indicted by an in-house panel after crores in cash were allegedly found at his home. “If he resigns, it is good,” said a top source on possible impeachment.
Today, On 5th May, In the cash discovery row involving Justice Yashwant Varma, an in-house panel has completed its inquiry. The committee has submitted its detailed report on the controversy to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for further action.
Allahabad: 5th May, The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that had claimed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds citizenship of both India and the United Kingdom (UK). The PIL had alleged that because of this, he is not qualified to be a Member of Parliament under Article 84(A) of the Indian Constitution, which mentions the conditions for eligibility to contest Lok Sabha elections.
Justice Yashwant Verma has refused to vacate his Delhi bungalow after being transferred to the Allahabad High Court, with CRPF security still in place. His remark, “I’ll keep coming back,” has triggered debate over judicial propriety and official housing norms.
Today, On 5th April, Justice Yashwant Varma has taken oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, even as he faces corruption allegations. He was recently transferred from the Delhi High Court after cash was found at his home during a fire incident last month. An internal inquiry is currently underway. The situation has raised questions, but the judicial process continues.
