Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary
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Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary

New Indian Express  

Past experiences The impeachment notice against Justice Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, submitted in the Rajya Sabha, awaits Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s consideration. JUSTICE SOUMITRA SEN The next impeachment bid came in 2011, when a motion was moved in the Rajya Sabha against Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court. JUSTICE C V NAGARJUNA REDDY In 2017, the Rajya Sabha witnessed an impeachment attempt by 61 MPs against Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana High Court on various charges. While Justice Dinakaran -- who faced allegations of corruption, land grab and abuse of judicial office -- resigned before impeachment could be initiated against him, the motion against CJI Dipak Misra — who faced charges of misconduct in relation to a medical college bribery case, and abuse of powers as the master of roster -- was rejected by the then R ajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu.

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Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents
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Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, is the subject of an impeachment motion against him in Rajya Sabha for the controversial remarks made by him against the Muslim community at an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. “ A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the …

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge
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Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge

Hindustan Times  

More than 55 Opposition lawmakers from the Rajya Sabha on Friday submitted a notice to the secretary general of the Upper House for the impeachment of Allahabad high court judge, justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, over his controversial remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week. Judge Shekhar Yadav Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, who is a …

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'
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Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'

Op India  

A motion to remove Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav from office was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General on 13th December over his allegedly controversial statements. According to the motion, Justice Yadav “engaged in hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony in violation of the Constitution of India” in his speech and lecture at a Vishva Hindu Parishad …

Oppn MPs Submit Motion To Impeach Allahabad HC Judge Over 'Majority's Say' Remark: Report
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1 week, 3 days ago

Oppn MPs Submit Motion To Impeach Allahabad HC Judge Over 'Majority's Say' Remark: Report

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Around 55 MPs from opposition parties submitted a notice in Rajya Sabha on Friday for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav over his 'majority's wish' remark. "We have given a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to impeach Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav," said Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal while speaking to …

Impeachment Motion Moved In Rajya Sabha Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over VHP-Event Speech
1 week, 3 days ago

Impeachment Motion Moved In Rajya Sabha Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over VHP-Event Speech

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A motion to impeach Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, was submitted to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha today. The motion was signed by 55 Rajya Sabha MPs, which is beyond the limit of 50 MPs required to move an impeachment motion.A delegation led by Kapil Sibal submitted the impeachment motion. The impeachment motion is …

Opposition submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources
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Opposition submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Members of several opposition parties on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent event, sources said. The notice for moving an impeachment motion was signed by 55 opposition MPs, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha, Digvijaya Singh, John Brittas, …

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster
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Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

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4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks
1 week, 5 days ago

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks

New Indian Express  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in the Rajya Sabha are gearing up to submit a motion for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, following his controversial remarks made at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event last week, reported The Indian Express. The report also said that sources revealed that 36 MPs from various opposition parties have …

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