Opposition submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources
1 week, 3 days 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, Manoj Kumar Jha and Saket Gokhale. The MPs met the Rajya Sabha secretary general and handed over the notice for impeachment, the sources said. The notice mentioned that the speech/lecture delivered by Justice Yadav in an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad prima facie showed that he "engaged in hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony in violation of the Constitution of India".

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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 …

'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened
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'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened

ABP News  

The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has been rejected on technicality grounds. The motion was dismissed by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who called it a "personally targeted notice bereft of facts". He also highlighted that the notice lacked of bona fides and called it a "calculated unwholesome attempt to …

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources
4 days, 15 hours ago

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources

India TV News  

No-confidence motion rejected: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh dismissed the impeachment notice given by the opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday, according to sources. Around 60 opposition MPs had signed the notice seeking the removal of Dhankhar from his post on December 10, alleging that his attitude is biased and he favors the BJP. 'Notice …

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained
6 days, 12 hours ago

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Fifty-five MPs of the Rajya Sabha have submitted a motion, for removing Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution provide that a judge of the Supreme Court/High Court shall be removed by the President, on the grounds of ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’ …

Oppn submits notice in RS to impeach HC judge
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1 week, 2 days 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'
1 week, 3 days 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 submits notice in RS for Allahabad HC judge's impeachment over 'controversial remarks': Sources
1 week, 3 days ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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 VHP event, sources said. The notice for the motion was moved under the Judges' Act, 1968, and Article 218 of the Constitution, seeking the initiation …

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

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
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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 MPs move to impeach High Court judge over 'majority's say' remark
1 week, 3 days ago

Opposition MPs move to impeach High Court judge over 'majority's say' remark

India Today  

Opposition MPs on Friday moved an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court following his controversial remarks advocating that the country should function according to the wishes of the majority. Justice Yadav made the comments during an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s on Sunday. The notice …

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster
1 week, 3 days 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, …

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow
1 week, 4 days ago

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow

Live Mint  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in Rajya Sabha are planning to move a motion to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who sparked a controversy with ‘anti- Muslim’ remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced that he would submit a notice seeking …

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
1 week, 4 days ago

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the INDIA bloc leaders submitted a notice for the removal of vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar for “conducting the Upper House in a partisan manner”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused him of working as the government spokesperson in the Rajya Sabha. The Opposition leaders said that Mr Dhankhar’s conduct has "harmed the country's dignity" and …

Srinagar MP plans impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over anti-Muslim remark
1 week, 5 days ago

Srinagar MP plans impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over anti-Muslim remark

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said that he would submit a notice seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would …

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 …

Extremely partisan, say Opposition MPs in notice to remove Vice Prez Dhankhar
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1 week, 6 days ago

Extremely partisan, say Opposition MPs in notice to remove Vice Prez Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: About 60 Opposition MPs on Tuesday submitted a notice for the removal of the Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar alleging that his brief term has been rife with instances where he “acted in a manner that is explicitly partisan and unfair towards members belonging to the Opposition”. In the notice, the Opposition MPs have pointed …

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said
1 week, 6 days ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
1 week, 6 days ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

‘Injudicious & Undignified’: Ex-HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Gets ECI Notice Over Mamata Remarks
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The Election Commission of India on Friday served a notice to former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the post in March, over his “improper, injudicious and undignified” remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. The notice was served based on a complaint dated May 16 …

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them
1 year, 4 months ago

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them

The Hindu  

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BJP likely to move motion seeking 'strong action' against Opposition MPs for row in Rajya Sabha, says source
4 years, 3 months ago

BJP likely to move motion seeking 'strong action' against Opposition MPs for row in Rajya Sabha, says source

Firstpost  

This comes after 12 Opposition parties moved a no-confidence notice against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh over the manner in which the bills were passed in House New Delhi: Political confrontation between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties is likely to escalate over the Sunday ruckus in Rajya Sabha, as the BJP is planning to move a motion seeking strong …

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