Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Varma impeachment row, the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on his plea challenging the proceedings. The Court also denied any extension for his appearance before the three-member Lok Sabha probe committee.
Today, On 7th January, Justice Yashwant Varma told the Supreme Court that under the Judges Act a joint inquiry committee is required when both Houses move motions, arguing the Lok Sabha panel became non-est in law after the Rajya Sabha motion was withdrawn.
In the Justice Yashwant Varma row, lawyers have approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the earlier ruling. They stated that “criminal law still not set in motion, bribe givers, bribe takers, fixers and brokers remain unscathed.”
Justice T Vinod Kumar takes oath as Madras High Court judge after over 2 weeks of his transfer from Telangana High Court, marking a new chapter in his judicial career.
Ten new judges took oath at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, increasing its strength to 44. The appointments include five advocates and five judicial officers sworn in today.
Discover why High Court judges must retake the oath after transfer. Explained through constitutional provisions, Article 219, Article 222, and key Supreme Court rulings.
Six new judges took oath at the Delhi High Court today, raising the judge strength to 40. The appointments follow transfers approved by the Supreme Court Collegium and the Centre.
Justice Vibhu Bakhru took oath as the new Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, marking the beginning of his tenure in the state judiciary.
President of India Today (July 4) appointed Gautam Ashwin Ankhad and Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar as Additional Judges of Bombay High Court. Both will serve for two years from the day they assume their duties.
In the cash discovery row, a Supreme Court-appointed panel stated the storeroom where burnt cash was found was “under active control of Justice Varma and family,” raising serious questions about the Allahabad High Court judge’s role.
