Process to impeach members of the higher judiciary
3 months, 1 week ago

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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Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
5 days, 4 hours ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India  

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India
6 days, 1 hour ago

Read about Justice V Ramaswami who became the first Indian Judge to face impeachment motion in the Parliament of India

Op India  

The controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma has left the entire country, including the legal circles in shock. You, as a judge, has got to consider how far it is acceptable or not.” Image via Parliament Digital Library Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar alleged that the change in the government and the political landscape of the country “and …

Former Supreme Court Judge V. Ramaswami Dies at 96: The Impeachment That Changed Indian Judiciary
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Former Supreme Court Judge V. Ramaswami Dies at 96: The Impeachment That Changed Indian Judiciary

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 10, 2025 18:06 IST - 4 MINS READ Former Supreme Court Judge V. Ramaswami, the first and only judge to date to face impeachment proceedings in Parliament followed by a vote, passed away on March 8 at his residence in Chennai. Ramaswami’s transgressions would seem trivial in an era when a Supreme Court Chief Justice presided over …

Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramaswami dead
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramaswami dead

The Hindu  

Former Supreme Court judge V. Ramaswami, 96, died at his residence in Chennai following a massive cardiac arrest on Saturday morning. The former judge was born on Febraury 15, 1929 and pursued his schooling at Hindu High School in Srivilliputtur of Virudhunagar district before joining the American College in Madurai for his undergraduation and obtaining a degree in law from …

Only Parliament has jurisdiction to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's removal, says Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Parliament has jurisdiction to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's removal, says Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar remarked that only the Parliament has the jurisdiction to address the issue of removing Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav from the Allahabad High Court. In a suo motu statement in the Upper House of the parliament, Dhankhar announced that the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General has been directed to share the information with the Secretary General …

Explained| Impeachment Of A Sitting Judge: Procedure & Precedents
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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, …

INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA bloc MPs sign motion to impeach HC judge

Hindustan Times  

Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday started the process to bring a motion for the impeachment of a sitting Allahabad high court judge whose controversial comments on Muslims and majoritarianism during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event three days ago triggered a storm of condemnation and calls for censure. The INDIA bloc’s move comes a day after the Supreme Court took cognisance of …

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Initiate Impeachment Motion Against Justice Shri Narayan Shukla: CJI Gogoi Writes To PM Modi
5 years, 9 months ago

Initiate Impeachment Motion Against Justice Shri Narayan Shukla: CJI Gogoi Writes To PM Modi

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi about initiating an impeachment motion in Parliament for removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shri Narayan Shukla, reports Times of India. Justice SN Shukla, who became the judge of Allahabad High Court in October 2005, has a term up to 17th July, 2020. More …

Not Only Must Justice Be Done; It Must Also Be Seen To Be Done
5 years, 10 months ago

Not Only Must Justice Be Done; It Must Also Be Seen To Be Done

Live Law  

I request the Honorable Supreme Court to make Report public to be fair and reasonable, because: We don't know what the truth is! Quoting the Supreme Court judgment in Indira Jaising v Supreme Court of India, the committee declared that their report constituted part of the in-House procedure and hence not liable to be made public. But the Supreme Court …

CJI Gogoi Deposes Before Enquiry Panel Probing Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Him : Reports
5 years, 10 months ago

CJI Gogoi Deposes Before Enquiry Panel Probing Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Him : Reports

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi Today deposed before the three member enquiry panel headed by Justice Bobde which probes the sexual harassment allegations against him, says reports.This is for the first time in the history of Indian judiciary that Chief Justice appeared before a committee over allegations of sexual harassment.Though the complainant has decided not to participate in. …

'Why Woman Judge Who Complained Against Sexual Harassment Was Not Allowed To Meet CJ?', SC Asks MP HC
6 years, 1 month ago

'Why Woman Judge Who Complained Against Sexual Harassment Was Not Allowed To Meet CJ?', SC Asks MP HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday quizzed the Madhya Pradesh High Court as to why a woman judicial officer, seeking reinstatement after having resigned following inquiry into her allegations of sexual harassment against a sitting high court judge, was not allowed to meet the then Chief Justice.The judge was given a clean chit in December 2017 by a Rajya Sabha-appointed panel which …

Portrait of an extraordinary judge
6 years, 5 months ago

Portrait of an extraordinary judge

Hindustan Times  

Justice Dipak Misra has retired from the highest office in the judiciary. For the first time in the glorious history of India’s judiciary, the entire justice system became a part of popular discourse. Dipak Misra, former Chief Justice of India during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, New Delhi, October 5 During this period, a few questions were raised on which …

'Leave it to us': Supreme Court rejects plea seeking action against lawyers who proposed CJI's impeachment
6 years, 6 months ago

'Leave it to us': Supreme Court rejects plea seeking action against lawyers who proposed CJI's impeachment

Firstpost  

The petitioner claimed that these lawyers had violated their professional conduct by demanding the CJI’s impeachment, and therefore, the Supreme Court should take action against them. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a petition seeking a direction to act against lawyers, including Prashant Bhushan and Kapil Sibal, and others who had proposed the impeachment process of Chief …

Farce of impeachment
6 years, 10 months ago

Farce of impeachment

The Hindu  

ON July 29, 1947, the framers of the Constitution, led by Sir Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, consciously adopted the institution of impeachment of judges, which had already become utterly obsolete even in the country of its origin. M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar disagreed: “Sir Alladi thinks that this power ought not to be vested in the President at all, because it will make …

Congress' impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra causes irreparable harm to Indian judiciary's integrity
6 years, 10 months ago

Congress' impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra causes irreparable harm to Indian judiciary's integrity

Firstpost  

The recent politicisation of the Supreme Court is the first in India’s independent history. This was also accompanied by a politically motivated impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. Since the subject matter pertains to the Chief Justice of India and allegations against him were made by the next four senior judges, the top five judges naturally …

Impeachment row: Highlights of hearing in Supreme Court
6 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment row: Highlights of hearing in Supreme Court

New Indian Express  

SC declares the petition as dismissed as withdrawn. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal representing the two MPs questions the setting of the Constitution bench overnight and demands a copy of the administrative order. SC tells Sibal that he started by saying there is no personal agenda, no malice and malafide against anyone but it appears that there is something else. Attorney …

Breaking: Petition Challenging Rejection Of Impeachment Motion Against CJI Listed Tomorrow Before Justices A.K. Sikri, S.A. Bobde, N.V. Ramana, Arun Mishra & A.K. Goel
6 years, 10 months ago

Breaking: Petition Challenging Rejection Of Impeachment Motion Against CJI Listed Tomorrow Before Justices A.K. Sikri, S.A. Bobde, N.V. Ramana, Arun Mishra & A.K. Goel

Live Law  

The Petition challenging rejection of impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra by Vice President of India Mr. Venkaiah Naidu has been listed on Tuesday before a Constitution Bench comprising Justices A.K. The Petition, filed by Mr. Partap Singh Bajwa and Mr. Harshadray Yajnik, was mentioned before a Bench headed by Justice J. Chelameswar today. The petition has …

Opposition slams Venkaiah Naidu for rejecting impeachment notice, BJP thanks him
6 years, 11 months ago

Opposition slams Venkaiah Naidu for rejecting impeachment notice, BJP thanks him

Firstpost  

Following extensive consultations with legal and constitutional experts, Naidu on Monday rejected the notice given by the Opposition parties for impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra citing lack of substantial merit in it. New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu’s rejection of the opposition’s impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dipak Misra triggered a political slugfest today, with the Congress saying …

Venkaiah Naidu rejects impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra: A look at fate of previous such motions
6 years, 11 months ago

Venkaiah Naidu rejects impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra: A look at fate of previous such motions

Firstpost  

Impeachment proceedings against judges made progress in Parliament for the first time in 1993 when Supreme Court judge V Ramaswami faced charges of corruption New Delhi: The rejection of notice for impeachment of Chief Justice Dipak Misra by Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu at the preliminary stage itself today had a precedent nearly five decades ago when a Supreme …

Congress-led opposition to move Supreme Court over rejection of impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra
6 years, 11 months ago

Congress-led opposition to move Supreme Court over rejection of impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra

India TV News  

The Congress-led opposition parties will move the Supreme Court against the rejection by Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu of the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Congress leader Kapil Sibal announced on Monday. "We'll certainly file a petition against this and would want the CJI to not take any decision with respect to it, be it …

Impeachment motion against CJI rejected as it lacked facts: VP Naidu
6 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment motion against CJI rejected as it lacked facts: VP Naidu

ABP News  

23 : Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday that the impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra lacked substantial facts to hold the latter guilty of misbehaviour. As per the Supreme Court officials, all judges of the apex court, including CJI Dipak Misra, held a 20-minute meeting, after the impeachment motion was …

Full text: Venkaiah Naidu rejects impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra, says 'Parliamentary rules have been disregarded'
6 years, 11 months ago

Full text: Venkaiah Naidu rejects impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra, says 'Parliamentary rules have been disregarded'

Firstpost  

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu rejected the notice given by opposition parties led by the Congress for impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra citing lack of substantial merit in it. Read Naidu’s full order here: I have received a Notice of Motion on 20 April 2018 signed by 64 Members of Rajya Sabha under Article 124 of …

Impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dipak Misra rejected by Venkaiah Naidu; Oppn says 'don’t muzzle Constitution'
6 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dipak Misra rejected by Venkaiah Naidu; Oppn says 'don’t muzzle Constitution'

India TV News  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today rejected the notice given by Congress-led Opposition parties for the impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra citing lack of substantial merit in it. Key highlights of the order by Venkaiah Naidu: #Charges made on suspicion, assumption #Making rosters an internal matter to be resolved by the SC itself #None of the …

Venkaiah Naidu rejects Congress' impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra: 5 reasons that explain the decision
6 years, 11 months ago

Venkaiah Naidu rejects Congress' impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra: 5 reasons that explain the decision

Firstpost  

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has rejected the ‘impeachment motion’ against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra citing ’no proof of misconduct’ by him as alleged by the opposition parties. The opposition parties met Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and handed over a notice for the impeachment of the CJI with signatures of 64 sitting MPs of …

Impeachment Crisis: Battle for Soul of Constitution
6 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment Crisis: Battle for Soul of Constitution

The Quint  

There is an urgent need to consider an alternative disciplinary procedure that has also been highlighted by the curious case of Justice Karnan of the Madras High Court, which the Supreme Court was forced to consider and act upon in the absence of any other alternative. An alternative to the parliamentary process for removal of a High Court judge or …

Congress-led Opposition moves impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra; Arun Jaitley terms it 'revenge petition'
6 years, 11 months ago

Congress-led Opposition moves impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra; Arun Jaitley terms it 'revenge petition'

India TV News  

In an unprecedented move, 64 members of the Rajya Sabha belonging to seven parties led by the Congress on Friday submitted an impeachment motion for the removal of Chief Justice Dipak Misra on five grounds of "misbehaviour". Impeachment notice a 'revenge petition', says Arun Jaitley The BJP lashed out at the Congress over its move to impeach the Chief Justice …

All about appointment and removal process of Chief Justice of Supreme Court
6 years, 11 months ago

All about appointment and removal process of Chief Justice of Supreme Court

India TV News  

The opposition parties, including the Congress, on Friday moved an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking removal of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. "We have moved an impeachment motion seeking the removal of CJI Dipak Misra under five listed grounds of misbehaviour. We have sought his removal under Article 217 read with Article 124 of the Constitution of …

Congress, others submit impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra on grounds of ‘misbehaviour’
6 years, 11 months ago

Congress, others submit impeachment notice against CJI Dipak Misra on grounds of ‘misbehaviour’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and six other opposition parties on Friday submitted notice of an impeachment motion for the removal of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on five grounds of “misbehaviour,” the first time in the history of India that such a motion has been initiated against the country’s top judge. The move came a day after a Supreme Court bench, …

Justice Chelameswar takes on CJI Dipak Misra on roster
6 years, 11 months ago

Justice Chelameswar takes on CJI Dipak Misra on roster

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Justice J. Chelameswar, the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, on Saturday openly took on the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra for lack of transparency in the allocation of cases to different benches in the Supreme Court and alleged that there must be a new mechanism to deal with this issue. He said there was no reason …

BCI Bars Lawyer-Parliamentarians Who Participate In Impeachment Process [Read Resolution]
6 years, 11 months ago

BCI Bars Lawyer-Parliamentarians Who Participate In Impeachment Process [Read Resolution]

Live Law  

The Bar Council of India has resolved not to allow the Lawyer-Parliamentarians who participate in impeachment proceedings against a Supreme Court or a High Court Judge, to practice law or appear before that Judge/Court.The resolution was passed on 18th March, while considering the petition by BJP leader Ashwani Kumar Upadhyaya.The Council accepted the Sub-Committee report to the extent that. The …

Opposition move to impeach Chief Justice of India cynical ploy to influence verdict of politically sensitive cases
7 years ago

Opposition move to impeach Chief Justice of India cynical ploy to influence verdict of politically sensitive cases

Firstpost  

While the ostensible motive is to move a motion in the Parliament against the CJI for alleged improprieties, the real motive is to create a situation where CJI Misra comes under pressure and refrains from passing verdicts on crucial cases. While the ostensible motive is to move a motion in the Parliament against the Chief Justice of India for alleged …

Judicial integrity: History shows judges resign rather than face impeachment
7 years, 8 months ago

Judicial integrity: History shows judges resign rather than face impeachment

Firstpost  

On Monday, the Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a plea of former Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan seeking bail and recall of the order convicting him for contempt. Soumitra Sen In 2011, Soumitra Sen, another Calcutta High Court judge sent a letter tendering his resignation to President Pratibha Patil and the Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar just …

Bid To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy Fails Again
7 years, 9 months ago

Bid To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy Fails Again

Live Law  

For the second time in six months, a motion for impeachment of Justice Nagarjuna Reddy of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has failed. According to the Judge’s Inquiry Act, 1968, if such a motion for impeachment is admitted, the Speaker shall constitute an investigation committee comprising of three members, of whom one shall be chosen from Judges …

Bid To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy Fails Again
7 years, 9 months ago

Bid To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy Fails Again

Live Law  

For the second time in six months, a motion for impeachment of Justice Nagarjuna Reddy of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has failed. According to the Judge’s Inquiry Act, 1968, if such a motion for impeachment is admitted, the Speaker shall constitute an investigation committee comprising of three members, of whom one shall be chosen from Judges …

Over 60 MPs Make Fresh Plea To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy
7 years, 10 months ago

Over 60 MPs Make Fresh Plea To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy

Live Law  

A fresh motion seeking impeachment of Justice Nagarjuna Reddy of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been moved by 60 members of the Rajya Sabha cutting across party lines.This is the second attempt made by the members of the Upper House to remove the Judge, after the first attempt had failed in December last year, upon withdrawal …

Over 60 MPs Make Fresh Plea To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy
7 years, 10 months ago

Over 60 MPs Make Fresh Plea To Impeach Justice Nagarjuna Reddy

Live Law  

A fresh motion seeking impeachment of Justice Nagarjuna Reddy of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been moved by 60 members of the Rajya Sabha cutting across party lines.This is the second attempt made by the members of the Upper House to remove the Judge, after the first attempt had failed in December last year, upon withdrawal …

Impeachment Motion: Five Main Allegations Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy
8 years, 3 months ago

Impeachment Motion: Five Main Allegations Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy

Live Law  

Sixty one Rajya Sabha members have moved a petition for impeachment proceedings against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana High Court. The following are the main allegations against the JudgeMisused his position as HC judge to ‘victimize’ a ‘Dalit’ JudgeThe impeachment motion describes the allegation made by Mr. Rama Krishna, formerly Principal Junior Civil. The following are the …

Impeachment Motion: Five Main Allegations Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy
8 years, 3 months ago

Impeachment Motion: Five Main Allegations Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy

Live Law  

Sixty one Rajya Sabha members have moved a petition for impeachment proceedings against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana High Court. The following are the main allegations against the JudgeMisused his position as HC judge to ‘victimize’ a ‘Dalit’ JudgeThe impeachment motion describes the allegation made by Mr. Rama Krishna, formerly Principal Junior Civil. The following are the …

61 MPs Move Impeachment Petition Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy
8 years, 3 months ago

61 MPs Move Impeachment Petition Against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy

Live Law  

The petition alleges atrocities by Justice Reddy against a judicial officer, who happens to be a DalitAs many as 61 Rajya Sabha members have reportedly moved a petition for impeachment proceedings against Justice CV Nagarjuna Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana High Court.The petition alleged atrocities by Justice Reddy against a judicial officer, who happens to be a Dalit.CJAR Demands. The …

Justice Sen to continue chairing panel probing Sexual Harassment charges against Justice S K Gangele
9 years, 2 months ago

Justice Sen to continue chairing panel probing Sexual Harassment charges against Justice S K Gangele

Live Law  

Justice Vikramjit Sen to continue to head the panel which probing sexual harassment charges against a Madhya Pradesh High Court judge despite his retirement from the Supreme Court.Although the Rajya Sabha Chairman is free to replace Justice Sen, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has said Justice Vikramjit Sen can continue to head the three-member panel against Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice …

Justice Sen to continue chairing panel probing Sexual Harassment charges against Justice S K Gangele
9 years, 2 months ago

Justice Sen to continue chairing panel probing Sexual Harassment charges against Justice S K Gangele

Live Law  

Justice Vikramjit Sen to continue to head the panel which probing sexual harassment charges against a Madhya Pradesh High Court judge despite his retirement from the Supreme Court.Although the Rajya Sabha Chairman is free to replace Justice Sen, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has said Justice Vikramjit Sen can continue to head the three-member panel against Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice …

Impeachment proceedings against Justice Gangele: Vice President sets 3 member judicial committee
9 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment proceedings against Justice Gangele: Vice President sets 3 member judicial committee

Live Law  

A three member judicial committee has been set up by Vice President Hamid Ansari, in order to initiate impeachment proceedings against Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge S.K. Gangele, on charges of sexual harassment against him by a former Additional District and Sessions Judge.In an appalling revelation, the female Judge had alleged being sexually harassed by her administrative Judge. Commenting on …

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