Supreme Court Today (Mar 21) clarified that Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer is unrelated to any enquiry. It urged the public to ignore false rumours and wait for the Collegium’s final decision.
A fire at the house of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Verma led to the discovery of a huge pile of cash. Sources say the Chief Justice of India took the matter very seriously. The Supreme Court Collegium discussed the issue and reached a unanimous decision. As a result, Justice Verma has been transferred back to Allahabad.
NEW DELHI: Today, 20th Feb, The Supreme Court of India emphasized that an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) must carefully check the accuracy of every petition or counter affidavit before filing it in court. The Bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, made it clear that an AoR cannot shift the blame onto clients or other lawyers for any mistakes in legal documents.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to orchestra organizer Manish Kumar Yadav, accused of sexual harassment against a dancer. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh emphasized the societal prejudice faced by female performers, highlighting their rights to respect and dignity. The court underscored the importance of a safe environment for artists against gender-based violence.
The Bombay High Court criticized a Police Sub-Inspector for sending a Facebook friend request to a woman complainant at midnight, deeming the behavior unacceptable. This occurred during a hearing of her petition regarding police inaction in a theft case. The Court ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police to address the incident in the next hearing on January 14.
An Additional District Judge in Kerala has been suspended by the High Court Judges Committee following allegations of sexual assault by a court staff member. The committee stated that the incident damages the reputation of the judicial system. The suspension ensures a fair investigation into the matter. Authorities are committed to addressing such misconduct with strict action.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, denied an advocate’s plea to reduce a five-year suspension by the Bar Council of India for misconduct. The Court criticized the advocate for participating in Bar Association elections while suspended, asserting he showed no remorse and deserved no sympathy. The appeal was dismissed.