Justice Yashwant Varma may soon face impeachment after cash was found at his Delhi home. The Centre is planning to move a motion in the next Parliament session, say sources.
The Supreme Court stated that no law made by Parliament or a state legislature can be termed contempt of court. Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma made this remark while deciding a 2012 contempt plea.
The Central Government plans to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a judicial panel’s findings of misconduct related to unaccounted cash found at his residence. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment if Varma does not resign. The impeachment motion will require support from Parliament to proceed.
Today, On 13th May, with CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s retirement, his six-month tenure left a lasting legacy marked by bold steps on secularism, transparency, and judicial integrity. His decisions honored the Constitution and echoed Justice H.R. Khanna’s courageous legacy.
Today, On 13th May, Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy gave an emotional farewell to CJI Sanjiv Khanna, saying, “This week, two great sons of India are retiring, Virat Kohli and milord the Chief Justice,” highlighting his integrity, courage, and constitutional commitment.
Kapil Sibal responded to Vice President Dhankhar’s remark that “Parliament is supreme,” stating that “Constitution is supreme.” He highlighted that neither Parliament nor the Executive has more power than the Constitution, stressing the importance of the Constitution in guiding the country’s laws and governance.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reignites debate on judicial powers, citing Justice HR Khanna’s bold dissent during the Emergency. He asserts Parliament’s supremacy and criticizes recent Supreme Court interventions.
A Supreme Court lawyer has approached the Attorney General’s office, requesting contempt action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.The plea alleges that Dubey made misleading and offensive remarks targeting the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
Former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar said that if courts can cancel laws made by Parliament for being unconstitutional, then they also have the right to tell public officials to do their legal duties.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticised the Supreme Court, saying there’s no need for Parliament if judges are making laws. He controversially blamed CJI Sanjiv Khanna for all civil wars in the country, drawing sharp criticism from Congress.
