3 years, 2 months ago

'Issues Of The Bar Pending Consideration For Long' : Supreme Court Bar Association Writes to Chief Justice Of India

Live Law

The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of several pending issues of the Bar.Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, President of SCBA in his letter addressed to the CJI and the 5 senior most Judges of the Supreme Court has requested that an urgent audience be granted to the Executive Committee of SCBA to discuss. The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of several pending issues of the Bar. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, President of SCBA in his letter addressed to the CJI and the 5 senior most Judges of the Supreme Court has requested that an urgent audience be granted to the Executive Committee of SCBA to discuss the issues and necessary action be taken at the earliest. The present lunch room is a dingy small room where many Senior Advocates and Advocates practicing in this court have lunch and it is sad that so much of additional space was made available to the Supreme Court in the Pragati Vihar area which resulted in moving out large number of office from the present building but no commensurate place was allotted to SCBA."

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

SCBA Election Reforms | Justice Nageswara Rao Invites Suggestions From Supreme Court Bar

Live Law

The Committee headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao, former Supreme Court Judge, has invited suggestions from the members of the Supreme Court Bar Association regarding the reforms in the SCBA bye-laws, particularly the provisions dealing with elections.Suggestions are solicited from the members of the Supreme Court bar on the following issues:Eligibility conditions for contesting elections. The Committee headed by Justice …

2 months ago

SC orders 30% women’s representation in Advocates Association, Bengaluru council

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the post of treasurer in the upcoming Advocates Association, Bengaluru elections be reserved for women and ordered that women must constitute at least 30% of the association’s governing council, giving them a key role in the management of the body. The petitioners highlighted the precedent set by the Supreme Court in …

2 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts For Women Lawyers In Delhi Tax Bar Association And Delhi Sales Tax Bar Association

Live Law

The Supreme Court today directed reservation of the post of Treasurer and 30% of other Executive Committee posts for women lawyers in the Delhi Tax Bar Association and Delhi Sales Tax Bar Association.A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, stating,"The earmarking of the post of Treasurer and 30% of Executive Members exclusively for …

2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

2 months, 1 week ago

Bar association seeks establishment of district-level courts at Mayiladuthurai

The Hindu

The Mayiladuthurai Bar Association has urged authorities to expedite the establishment of district-level courts in the recently formed Mayiladuthurai district. The Mayiladuthurai district court, which functioned as a Sub Court prior to the district’s formation, was subsequently upgraded to an Additional District Court and later to a full-fledged District and Sessions Court. “At present, the district has only one District …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court Collegium calling for inclusive representation while appointing judges to the Madras High Court. The letter signed by PS Amalraj, Chairman and Senior Advocate S Prabhakaran and V Karyhikeyan, Vice Chairmen of the council requested the collegium take …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bar Council Of Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Write To SC Collegium For Inclusive Representation While Appointing Madras HC Judges

Live Law

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024 - Advocates & Bar Councils

Live Law

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 519 : AIR 2024 SC 5338 Expunging of adverse judicial remarks against an advocate - The Supreme Court set aside interim orders passed by the High Court …

3 months, 1 week ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Reserves 3 Posts For Women Lawyers In Upcoming DHCBA Elections; Treasurer Plus 30% Of Other EC Posts Reserved In District Bars

Live Law

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today directed reservation of 3 posts for women lawyers in the upcoming Delhi High Court Bar Association elections. Further, in the district bar associations, the Court directed that the post of Treasurer plus 30% of other Executive Committee posts shall stand reserved for women lawyers. Earlier proceedings in the matter The Court had …

4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 18, 2024 To November 24, 2024

Live Law

Citation Prem Lal Anand and Ors. Case Details: State of Haryana v. Amin Lal through Legal Representatives Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 900 The Supreme Court reiterated that the State cannot claim adverse possession over the property of private citizens. Case Details: Sonu Agnihotri v. Chandra Shekhar and others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 910 While expunging from a judgment of the Delhi High …

5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Warns Against Arbitrariness: Vacancies in Lawyers' Chambers Must Be Publicly Notified

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has observed that the vacancies regarding lawyers' chambers must be notified to the lawyers to ensure that every eligible advocate gets an equal opportunity to express interest. The Court noted that there are no specific rules or guidelines to govern the process for exchange of chambers, leaving the matter largely at the discretion of the Allotment …

7 months ago

Supreme Court Calls For Reform Proposals From Bar Associations & Bar Councils On Advocates' Bodies' Functioning

Live Law

The Supreme Court today stressed the need to come up with guidelines or parameters that can be enforced for Bar Associations across the country. It also suggested that one day each can be fixed for the District, High Courts and Supreme Court bar associations. When Senior Advocate Sirajuddin pointed out that in Tamil Nadu a person, having 23 criminal cases …

8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (15 July-20 July, 2024)

Live Law

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Supreme Court Orders Interim Release Of YouTuber Savukku Shankar Till High Court Decides Plea Against Preventive Detention Case Title – A. Kamala v. …

8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Fresh Law Graduates Joining Judiciary, Low AIBE Standards & Politicisation Of Bar

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday called upon the Bar Council of India, Bar Councils of all states, the Supreme Court Bar Association, the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, and Bar Associations for all High Courts to provide suggestions for strengthening and enhancing the Bar Associations. Issues of AIBE, fresh law graduates joining the judiciary, politicisation of the bar During the proceedings …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

State Bar Council Requests Madras High Court Collegium To Give Adequate Representation To All Sections Of Advocates For Elevation To Bench

Live Law

The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has written to the Chief Justice of Madras High Court- Justice SV Gangapurwala requesting the CJ and the Collegium judges to consider the names of candidates hailing from different sections of the society including minorities while recommending names for elevation to the bench and to give adequate representation to ensure socio economic …

1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up [Aug 7-13]

Live Law

Judgments/Orders Central Civil Service Rules | Retired Employee Can Be Appointed As Inquiry Authority In Disciplinary Proceedings: Supreme Court Case title: Union of India v. Jagdish Chandra Sethy Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 609 The Supreme Court recently held that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules is empowered to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority. Habeas Corpus …

1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Bar Association Raises Concerns Over New Mentioning Procedure In Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court Bar Association has penned a letter to the Secretary General of the Supreme Court of India, outlining significant concerns regarding the process of mentioning, filing, and listing of matters before the country's apex court. In the past, such matters could be directly mentioned before the concerned bench, but the current process involves submitting a mentioning performa and …

1 year, 11 months ago

"It Is Extremely Close To My Heart, Supreme Court To Have New Annexe Building":CJI DY Chandrachud Assures Bar On Shortage Of Spaces

Live Law

"We are planning to address this severe shortage of space in the Supreme Court by putting up a new annexe building," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud revealed while speaking at the SCBA-organised felicitation function for the 8 newly-appointed judges.CJI said the primary emphasis in the new building being designed by PWD is to provide adequate space to the most …

1 year, 11 months ago

Planning to address space shortage for SC lawyers with new annexe building: CJI

India Today

We are planning to address the severe shortage of space in the Supreme Court by putting up a new annexe building, the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Tuesday. The CJI said he had asked the Public Works Department to draw up an initial blueprint of the building, and also constituted a Building Committee comprising of SC judges …

2 years ago

Will Take Up Issue of Land Allotment for Lawyers' Chambers with Govt: SC

News 18

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up the issue of allotment of land for lawyers’ chambers with the government. The top court was hearing a plea moved by the Supreme Court Bar Association to convert a land measuring 1.33 acres allotted to the top court for the construction of lawyers’ chambers. A three-judge bench headed by Chief …

2 years ago

Supreme Court forms special bench to hear plea seeking land for lawyers' chambers

India Today

Days after the verbal spat between the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh in open court over listing of the case pertaining to the land allotment for chambers for lawyers, a special three-judge bench has been constituted to hear the matter in detail on Friday. The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court …

2 years, 1 month ago

Complete Supreme Court Yearly Digest Part-11

Live Law

Service Law Acquittal in Criminal Case Disciplinary Proceedings - Acquittal in Criminal Case - The acquittal of the accused in a criminal case does not debar the employer from proceeding in the exercise of disciplinary jurisdiction - In a prosecution for an offence punishable under the criminal law, the burden lies on the prosecution to establish the ingredients of the …

2 years, 2 months ago

SCAORA Moves Supreme Court Seeking Creation Of New Chamber Blocks For Lawyers; Supports SCBA Plea

Live Law

The Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association has filed an impleading application, to be arrayed as one of the petitioners in the petition filed by the Supreme Court Bar seeking to direct the Ministry of Urban Development to convert land measuring 1.33 acres, that was allotted to the Supreme Court, into chamber blocks for lawyers. It is the SCAORA's view …

2 years, 4 months ago

Attorney General Agrees To Discuss With Ministry Officials Issue Of Setting Up Lawyers Chambers In Land Allotted By Centre To Supreme Court

Live Law

Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi adjourned a petition seeking directions to the Ministry of Urban Development to convert land measuring 1.33 acres, that was allotted to the Supreme Court, into chamber blocks for lawyers. It may be recalled that Court had earlier refused to issue notice on Prayer B of the petition, …

2 years, 8 months ago

If everyone sought separate chambers, 50% of lawyers would be deprived, says SC

India Today

On the row over chamber allotment, the Supreme Court said if every lawyer sought single occupancy chambers, 50% of those who have been allotted the chambers would be deprived. With regard to the allotment of chambers in the top court, the Supreme Court on Monday permitted members of the Bar to place a representation with their grievances before the Judges’ …

2 years, 8 months ago

"We Used To Stand Under Trees...You Are Fortunate To Get Chambers" : CJI On Plea Regarding Chamber Allotments For SC Lawyers

Live Law

When a plea regarding the allotment of chambers for Supreme Court lawyers was mentioned for urgent listing, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that the lawyers in Delhi should consider themselves fortunate to get chambers as nowhere else lawyers are given chambers.The CJI also recalled his days as a lawyer and said "we used to stand under trees, you …

2 years, 10 months ago

With over 42 lakh cases pending, Attorney General asks judges for possible solutions to cut down pendency

India Today

India’s top law officer K K Venugopal on Friday urged the Chief Justices of various high courts to deliberate on the possible ways to cut down on the pendency of cases and find an effective cure to the menace. Citing the data from the National Judicial Data Grid, Venugopal said there are 24,000 judge posts in the trial courts and …

2 years, 11 months ago

Will Discuss Issues Related To Judicial Infrastructure In Upcoming Conference Of CJs & CMs : CJI NV Ramana

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for a week a PIL filed by Advocate ML Sharma seeking directions to Centre and States to provide complete court infrastructure for District Court/ subordinate courts.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli observed that the issue regarding judicial infrastructure has been taken up and the …

3 years, 6 months ago

SCBA Executive Committee Passes Resolution For Resumption Of Physical Hearings

Live Law

The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association in its meeting held on September 27, 2021 unanimously barring one member namely Ms Nina Gupta has passed a resolution for forthwith resumption of physical hearing in Supreme Court. SCBA in its resolution has stated that proximity card/ SCBA identity card should be sufficient for its members to enter into the …

3 years, 7 months ago

SCBA Search Committee Identifies 48 Supreme Court Lawyers For Consideration To Be Elevated As High Court Judges

Live Law

The search committee constituted by the Supreme Court Bar Association for identifying deserving and meritorious Supreme Court practitioners for being considered for elevation as High Court judges has shortlisted 48 names.There were 69 names for the consideration of the Committee. The search committee constituted by the Supreme Court Bar Association for identifying deserving and meritorious Supreme Court practitioners for being …

3 years, 9 months ago

SCAORA Requests CJI To Place An Institutionalised Mechanism To Facilitate Consideration Of Supreme Court AORs/Advocates For Elevation As HC Judges

Live Law

Supreme Court Advocate On Record Association has written to CJI Ramana requesting him to consider and place an institutionalised mechanism to facilitate consideration for elevation of Advocates On Record/Advocates practicing in Supreme Court Of India for elevation to the Bench of different High Courts.In its letter the Association has also thanked the Chief Justice Of India for considering. Supreme Court …

3 years, 9 months ago

CJI Ramana Agrees To Consider SCBA Proposal For Elevation Of Supreme Court Lawyers As High Court Judges

Live Law

The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana has agreed to consider the request made by the Supreme Court Bar Association to consider elevating Supreme Court lawyers as High Court judges The development comes in light of a proposal made by the Supreme Court Bar Association in this regard. SCBA had urged before the CJI that inspite of having vast experience …

3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court To Consider Bar Request To Advance Summer Vacations From May 7 Amid COVID19 Second Wave

Live Law

Taking into account the COVID19 second wave, the Chief Justice of India has agreed to consider the request made by the bar to advance the summer break of the Supreme Court by a week from May 7.The CJI NV Ramana had a meeting with the representatives of the Bar Council of India, Supreme Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Advocates …

4 years, 4 months ago

SC Chamber Committee Approves Construction Of New Chamber Block To Provide 300-400 Chambers To SCBA Members

Live Law

The Supreme Court Bar Association has released a Circular stating that Members of the SCBA are likely to get approximately 475-500 chambers as against the currently allocated 243 constructed chambers.The circular states that in view of the Chamber Committee meeting presided over by Justices RF Nariman, UU Lalit & LN Rao, the judges have agreed that in the vacant land …

4 years, 10 months ago

Jurisdiction Of Bar Council Of India Over SCBA?

Live Law

The recent action by the Bar Council of India to intervene and stay a resolution passed by the Supreme Court Bar Association has added a new twist to this tale of ongoing differences and issues plaguing the SCBA. While this provision permits the BCI " to exercise general supervision and control over State Bar Councils;", and it has the power …

4 years, 10 months ago

Bar Council Of India Stays SCBA Resolution To Remove Ashok Arora As Secretary; Dushyant Dave Calls BCI Move 'Illegal'

Live Law

In an extraordinary move, the Bar Council of India on Monday passed a Resolution to stay with immediate effect the Supreme Court Bar Association's decision to suspend its Secretary, Mr. Ashok Arora, taken on May 8.Though the BCI usually does not interfere in affairs of the SCBA, or any Bar Association, the situation has left many members distressed and dismayed, …

6 years, 1 month ago

Bar Council Of Delhi Welcomes SC Judgment Upholding Bar's Autonomy To Discipline Advocates

Live Law

The Bar Council of Delhi on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment upholding the Bar's autonomy to discipline advocates as it quashed the disciplinary rules for advocates framed by the Madras High Court in the year 2016.The Bar Council of Delhi released a statement welcoming the January 28 decision of the Supreme Court in case titled R Muthukrishnan v The …

6 years, 5 months ago

SCBA Membership Mandatory For Chamber Allotment To SC Lawyers; Applications To Be Invited Once Every 3 Years: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the condition for lawyers to compulsorily be members of the Supreme Court Bar Association for applying for allotment of Lawyers’ Chambers.The Bench comprising Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan, however, changed the block period for which the requirement of filing and/or appearance has to be fulfilled to October 01, 2013 to September 30,. …

6 years, 11 months ago

SC Lawyers Seek Extra-Ordinary Meeting Of SCBA To Protest Against Exclusion Of Justice KM Joseph

Live Law

An extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Court Bar Association has been sought for to pass a resolution against the Centre’s exclusion of Justice KM Joseph from elevation to the Supreme Court, ignoring the recommendations of the SC collegium.The proposed resolution expressed deep anguish at the non-inclusion of Justice KM Joseph and condemned the “selective approach of the. An extraordinary meeting …

7 years ago

SC Clarifies Its Order On Appointments In Tribunals, Bars Litigation On Selection Process [Read Order]

Live Law

The Supreme Court has clarified its order that accepted suggestions made by the Central Administrative Tribunal Bar Association with regard to appointments of chairpersons and judicial/administrative/technical/expert members for all tribunals.The Bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AK Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud also held that the selection process that has commenced. The Supreme Court has clarified its order that …

7 years ago

SC Clarifies Its Order On Appointments In Tribunals, Bars Litigation On Selection Process [Read Order]

Live Law

7 years, 2 months ago

There Should Be Roster Of Allotment Of Matters Available In The Public Domain: SCBA To CJI

Live Law

Amidst the on-going differences between four senior most judges of Supreme Court with Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra over the allocation of cases, the Supreme Court Bar Association has suggested for roaster of allotment of matters which should be available in the public domain.The Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh, Vice President Shukumar Pattjoshi. Amidst the on-going differences …

7 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court crisis has been laid to rest, says Bar Council

Live Mint

New Delhi: Judges of the Supreme Court seem to have called a truce on grievances aired by the four senior-most judges against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, forestalling any political consequences to the episode. While a truce may be in place for now, it is still to be seen how the apex court addresses the issues raised by the …

7 years, 4 months ago

Cancel Allotments To Unutilized Chambers At Dwarka Court Complex: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law

The Delhi High Court, on Monday, directed the authorities to cancel the allotment of Chambers that have been left unutilized in District Courts at Dwarka.The Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C. Hari Shankar directed, "So far as unutilized chambers are concerned, steps shall be taken for cancellation of the unutilized chambers after issuance of notice to …

7 years, 4 months ago

SC Issues Notice Inviting Applications For Allotment Of Lawyer Chambers [Read Notice]

Live Law

The Supreme Court has issued a notice inviting applications for allotment of lawyer chambers. It lists down the eligibility criteria for updating the existing Panels for allotment of chambers.As per the notice, the link for filling up online applications has been enabled from 10:00 am on Wednesday and will be active till 5:00 pm on 28 February.It further clarifies that …

7 years, 4 months ago

SC Issues Notice Inviting Applications For Allotment Of Lawyer Chambers [Read Notice]

Live Law

7 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court To Get Four New Courtrooms, Waiting Areas And New SCBA Consultation Room

Live Law

The Supreme Court will be getting four new Court rooms and new waiting areas on reopening, according to a letter addressed to the SCBA members by the SCBA President, Mr. Rupinder Singh Suri.Each of these Court rooms will have a seating capacity of about 75, as opposed to the present seating capacity of 35. The Supreme Court will be getting …

7 years, 11 months ago

BCI Calls Joint Meeting Of State Bar Councils For Course Of Action On LCI Proposals

Live Law

The Bar Council of India has invited elected representatives of all State Bar Councils for a discussion on 8th and 9th of April.According to a Facebook post by BCI Chairman Mr. M.K. Misra, the joint meeting would witness a discussion on the amendments required to be made to the Advocates Act, 1961, in light of the judgment of the Supreme …

7 years, 11 months ago

BCI Calls Joint Meeting Of State Bar Councils For Course Of Action On LCI Proposals

Live Law

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Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

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Hearing police officer’s view must for trial courts before ordering probe into private complaints: Karnataka HC

The Hindu

The High Court of Karnataka has directed that all trial courts should hear the submissions of the police officer of the jurisdictional police station before ordering registration of First Information Report and investigation by exercising power under Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita based on a private complaint registered under Section 223 of BNSS. Pointing out that the …

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After Manipur, SC judges to visit Arunachal Pradesh to reach out to its tribal communities

The Hindu

Supreme Court judge and National Legal Services Authority Executive Chairman Justice B.R. Justice Gavai would be accompanied by Supreme Court judge, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, on the visit Scheduled on March 29-30, the visit is part of a mega legal awareness camp along and ‘seva aapke dwar’ outreach to connect with tribal populations in far-flung areas. The Arunachal Pradesh visit would …

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Karnataka HC orders action against judge for citing 'fake' SC verdicts

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed action against a city civil court judge for citing non-existent Supreme Court rulings while deciding an application under the Code of Civil Procedure. "What is more disturbing is that the learned judge of the City Civil Court has cited two decisions that were never delivered by the Apex Court or any other court," …

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CJI lauds judiciary’s direct connect with people

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the Indian judiciary is unique owing to its direct connect with the people. “What makes the judiciary unique is our direct connect with the people… The most easy access which the people have is the access to the judiciary in any of the three institutions,” the CJI said at an event …

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Will maintain status quo on decision to allot public land at Hubballi to Congress, State govt. assures Karnataka High Court

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Will maintain status quo on decision to allot public land at Hubballi to Congress, State govt. assures Karnataka High Court

The Hindu

The State government on Wednesday gave an undertaking to the court that it will maintain status quo till April 21 on its decision to allot 2,988.29 sq.m of land belonging Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee in violation of the norms for allotting public lands. Aravind, indicated that the court is inclined to pass an interim order …

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Judiciary unique as it connects directly to citizens: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the judiciary, unlike other arms of the state, was unique as it connected directly to the citizens, providing them with an easy access to raise grievances that were even against the state and the law. Judiciary unique as it connects directly to citizens: CJI Sanjiv Khanna The CJI was …

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‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

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1 day, 21 hours ago

‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

Hindustan Times

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh high court at Jabalpur has flagged a lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Suresh Kumar Kait, underlining that the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22. Justice Anuradha Shukla said the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22 In a brief order, justice Anuradha Shukla recorded lawyer …

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Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers

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Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers

The Hindu

Two months before Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar’s push to find an alternative to the Collegium system following the alleged discovery of half-burnt cash on the residential premises of High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, an international body of jurists had published a report urging the government and the Parliament to enact a law constituting a …

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Justice Yashwant Varma cash row: Top cop visits home with team, will inspect room where fire broke out

Top News

2 days ago

Justice Yashwant Varma cash row: Top cop visits home with team, will inspect room where fire broke out

Live Mint

A Delhi Police team, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police on Wednesday visited the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the investigation into the alleged discovery of cash, a PTI report quoting official sources, said. In the wake of the controversy, the apex court Collegium recommended the repatriation of Justice Varma, who was de-rostered by …

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Kerala HC against bankers’ panel’s proposal for moratorium, restructuring of loans of Wayanad landslide survivors

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday expressed its opposition to the recommendation of the State-level bankers’ committee for moratorium and restructuring of loans taken by the survivors of the Wayanad landslides. Sundaresan, Additional Solicitor General appearing for the Centre, informed the bench that during a meeting called by the Centre, the proposal regarding moratorium and restructuring …

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‘Cash’ find at Delhi High Court judge’s residence: Supreme Court to list plea to file FIR

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will list a writ petition seeking a direction to the police to register a first information report and probe allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of the High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, when a fire broke out on the night …

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2 days, 5 hours ago

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a petition seeking the registration of a first information report and an investigation into the reported discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. “The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any judicial …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

Karnataka High Court stays cabinet decision allotting land for Congress office

India Today

The Karnataka High Court has put a stay on the state government’s decision to allot municipal land in Hubballi at a significantly reduced price for the construction of a Congress office. In February, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the allocation of 2,988.29 sq m of land near Keshwapur Circle in Hubballi-Dharwad to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee for building a district …

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2 days, 10 hours ago

Allahabad HC Bar Association on indefinite strike against Justice Varma’s transfer

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest against the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to the HC in Prayagraj. The collegium’s recommendation came after wads of burnt currency notes were allegedly found from an outhouse at Justice Varma’s Delhi residence last week during …

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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

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2 days, 13 hours ago

CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

Hindustan Times

The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma gained momentum on Tuesday as the three-judge panel visited his official residence in Delhi from where a large amount of cash was discovered on March 14. In a parallel development on Monday, Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay withdrew all judicial work from justice Varma, as per CJI …

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2 days, 22 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 …

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Walayar parents asked to appear before CBI court on April 25

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3 days, 2 hours ago

Walayar parents asked to appear before CBI court on April 25

The Hindu

The parents of the deceased Walayar girls, who the CBI has arraigned as accused in the abetment of rape of their minor daughters, will have to appear before the CBI next month. Incidentally, the Kerala High Court had on Monday issued notices to the CBI on a petition filed by the parents seeking to quash the chargesheets filed against them …

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Family court lawyers flag issues in E-filing, write to CJ

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: E-filing, a process aimed at digitising and simplifying court proceedings, has become a major hurdle for litigants and lawyers practicing in Family Court in Bandra. Over 100 advocates have addressed a letter to the chief justice of Bombay high court, raising the problems they have been facing with the digitisation process, and the resultant delays in court proceedings. “If …

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Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The in-house committee set up by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is expected to commence its work this week as the judiciary moves swiftly to address the controversy surrounding the reported discovery of a large amount of cash at justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. Burnt pieces of a currency note seen among debris near the …

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Top court panel to begin cash recovery probe against Justice Varma in 2-3 days

India Today

The three-member committee of senior judges formed to conduct an inquiry into the allegations that a huge amount of cash was found at the residence of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, is set to begin its probe within the next two to three days, sources told India Today TV. The inquiry committee comprises Punjab and Haryana High Court …

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Allahabad High Court lawyers announce strike over Justice Varma's transfer

India Today

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday announced that it will go on an indefinite strike from March 25 to protest the proposed repatriation of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent court. "Lawyers of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad will go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday over Justice Yashwant Varma's transfer to the Allahabad …

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HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated

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HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday issued a resolution repatriating Delhi high court judge justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court in connection with a controversy from the discovery of a large amount of cash at the judge’s official residence in the national capital earlier this month. Justice Yashwant Varma The decision came hours after Delhi high court chief …

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HC Bar Association Announces Indefinite Strike Over SC Collegium Proposal To Move Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association, aggrieved by the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi HC to Allahabad HC, has announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow. "In the General Assembly of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association held today, on 24.03.2025, a proposal was passed unanimously stating that we will strongly oppose any future attempts …

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'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case

Live Law

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, lauded Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for publishing the reports related to the in-house procedure against Justice Yashwant Varma over the alleged discovery of cash at his official premises. Since this time the head of judiciary, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has initiated action in a very, very impactful and transparent manner, …

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'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case

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Supreme Court Reserves Treasurer Plus 30% EC/Councilor Posts For Women Lawyers In All Karnataka District Bar Associations

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Supreme Court Reserves Treasurer Plus 30% EC/Councilor Posts For Women Lawyers In All Karnataka District Bar Associations

Live Law

The Supreme Court today reserved the post of Treasurer and 30% of the Executive Committee/Governing Council posts for women lawyers across all district bar associations in the State of Karnataka. Commenting that the Court "wants this movement to spread all over India", Justice Kant dictated thus: "We accordingly direct that the directions contained in our order dated 28.01.2025 in respect …

Women Supreme Court Court Associations Post Posts Treasurer

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Supreme Court Reserves Treasurer Plus 30% EC/Councilor Posts For Women Lawyers In All Karnataka District Bar Associations

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Bring Justice Yashwant Varma's verdicts under scrutiny: Allahabad High Court Bar Association

Hindustan Times

Prayagraj, The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday demanded the scrutiny of judgments of Justice Yashwant Varma, subjected to an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his residential home, and opposed his proposed repatriation to his parent Allahabad High Court. Bring Justice Yashwant Varma's verdicts under scrutiny: Allahabad High Court Bar Association The bar body further …

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'Scrutinise All His Verdicts': Allahabad HC Bar Association Seeks Justice Yashwant Varma's Impeachment, ED/CBI Probe Against Him

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association passed a resolution earlier today seeking the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma over Cash-At-Residence Row. Association has specifically requested the CJI to immediately recommend to the government to draw impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma Stating that the in-house inquiry initiated against Justice Varma is 'Questionable' and 'Unacceptable' to the judicial fraternity, the Association …

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Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC

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Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday issued a resolution to repatriate Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad high court, days after the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. "The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings held on 20th and 24th March, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High …

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SC Issues Resolution Recommending Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

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3 days, 23 hours ago

SC Issues Resolution Recommending Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

ABP News

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday issued a resolution recommending the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who is subject to an inquiry after the purported discovery of a large stash of cash at his residence, back to the Allahabad High Court. The Allahabad High Court Bar Association had raised an objection over the Supreme Court Collegium’s …

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Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

Op India

The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 17 – March 23, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index: 2025 LiveLaw 97 to 2025 LiveLaw 109 Rajesh Shantilal Adani & Anr. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors, 2025 LiveLaw 109 Judgments/Final Orders: Bombay High Court Grants Relief To Gautam Adani In 2012 Cheating Case Worth ₹388 Crore Case title: Rajesh Shantilal Adani & Anr. Setting Aside Of Arbitral Award Leaves It Open To Parties To Choose To …

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Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

Live Law

Judicial work has been withdrawn from Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect in view of the controversy of alleged discovery of unaccounted currencies at the outhouse in his residential premises. “In view of recent events, the judicial work from Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate effect, till further orders,” the circular reads. This …

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Court's Jurisdiction U/S 11(6) Of A&C Act Is Decided Under CPC When No Seat Or Venue Is Specified In Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has held that in the absence of a specified seat or venue in the Arbitration Agreement, the court's jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is determined by Sections 16 to 20 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. It was further argued that when the arbitration …

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Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 17 to March 23, 2025

Live Law

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw 107 To 2025 LiveLaw 115 NOMINAL INDEX V. Samburanam v. District Collector, 2025 LiveLaw 107 Vijay Vaishnavi Sriram v. Union of India and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 108 S. Mayalagu v. The Director of Collegiate Education and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 109 Seeman v. State of Tamil Nadu, 2025 LiveLaw 110 Kavitha Anand v. The State of Tamil Nadu …

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Hariharan elected Delhi bar chief; 4 women in exec panel

Hindustan Times

Senior advocate N Hariharan, 63, was elected as the president of the Delhi High Court Bar Association as results of the March 21 elections were announced on Sunday. Hariharan elected Delhi bar chief; 4 women in exec panel Hariharan, who replaces senior advocate Mohit Mathur, secured 2,967 votes, defeating senior advocate Kirti Uppal by a margin of only 87 votes. …

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Cash-at-home row: Less than 7% High Court judges publicly declared their assets

India Today

Forty-nine of the 763 sitting High Court judges across India have publicly declared their assets amid a controversy over the discovery of a huge stash of cash allegedly at Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma's house. At least 29 of the 53 Punjab and Haryana High Court judges have declared their assets, the highest number, followed by the Delhi …

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Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

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SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, in meetings held on March 20 and 24, 2025, recommended the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, according to an official statement. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna had earlier formed a three-member committee comprising Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the …

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DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law

Deccan Chronicle

Doubts about the chances of corrupt individuals presiding over courts in India have been widely expressed, starting from oblique references to plain statements about the share of tainted judges within the system. The events that followed a fire that gutted loads of currency notes in the house of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma have proved the whistleblowers right. Every …

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Cash row: In-house inquiry procedure enters crucial second stage; could lead to serious consequences for judge if misconduct proved

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, With Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna constituting a three-member panel to probe the discovery of "four to five semi-burnt sacks" of Indian currency notes after a fire incident at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, the in-house procedure has entered the crucial second-stage whose findings will decide the fate of the judge. Cash row: …

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Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage

Op India

On 22nd March, the Supreme Court of India launched a high-profile inquiry into an alleged cash pile found at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. According to the police report included in the press note shared by the Supreme Court, a PCR call was placed at 11:43 PM by Justice Varma’s private secretary from a number registered …

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UAPA: All India Annual Digest 2024

Live Law

Bail under UAPA, 1967 – Applicability of Section 43-D – Principles and Constitutional Considerations – Long Incarceration and Delay in Trial - Prima Facie Assessment - Fundamental Rights and Speedy Trial - Precedence of Constitutional Rights - The Supreme Court reiterated the principles governing the grant of bail under Section 43-D of the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, emphasizing Courts must …

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CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. The decision was taken by the CJI following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar …

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Delhi court critiques lawyer’s time management over plea to re-examine witness

Hindustan Times

A Delhi court pulled up a lawyer for calling a witness again for cross-examination in a northeast Delhi riots case because he had to leave midway for another hearing in a separate court. Delhi court critiques lawyer’s time management over plea to re-examine witness Additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma court slammed advocate Mehmood Pracha, and his two associates, …

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BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

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BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

Live Law

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Saturday uploaded on its website the reports and documents, including photos and video, with respect to the allegations of the discovery of unaccounted currencies at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma, sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. The inquiry report of the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and the response of …

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Supreme Court forms 3-member committee to probe cash at house of Justice Yashwant Varma

Op India

The Supreme Court of India on Saturday announced that the Chief Justice of India has formed a three-member committee to probe the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Delhi High Court. CJI Forms 3-Judge Panel to Probe 'Cash at Judge’s Residence' Case; Justice Varma Relieved of Judicial Duties pic.twitter.com/hDuDlIggpg — IANS March 22, 2025 “The Chief Justice …

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CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the reported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. “The chief justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any …

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