Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma
4 days, 20 hours ago

Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s decision to consider initiating an in-house inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the cash recovery from his official residence has brought renewed attention to a landmark ruling that defines judicial accountability — K Veeraswami vs Union of India. The five-judge Constitution bench in K Veeraswami ruled that judges of the Supreme Court and high courts fall under the definition of “public servant” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. “The purpose of grant of previous sanction before prosecuting a public servant including a Judge of the High Court or of the Supreme Court is to protect the Judge from unnecessary harassment and frivolous prosecution more particularly to save the Judge from the biased prosecution for giving judgment in a case which goes against the Government or its officers though based on good reasons and rule of law,” held this verdict. As per the in-house procedure formulated by the Supreme Court in 1999, when allegations of impropriety or corruption surface against a constitutional court judge, the CJI first seeks the judge’s response.

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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house
11 hours, 28 minutes 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 …

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms
20 hours, 27 minutes 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 …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
1 day, 7 hours ago

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 …

Why justice Yashwant Varma had to move despite duties
1 day, 9 hours ago

Why justice Yashwant Varma had to move despite duties

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi high court to the Allahabad high court was not merely a response to the controversy surrounding him, but also a pragmatic move to prevent an administrative impasse in Delhi. Justice Varma, by virtue of his seniority, was a member of both the collegium and key administrative committees …

HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated
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1 day, 11 hours ago

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 …

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case
1 day, 18 hours ago

'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, …

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case
1 day, 18 hours ago

'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, …

'Scrutinise All His Verdicts': Allahabad HC Bar Association Seeks Justice Yashwant Varma's Impeachment, ED/CBI Probe Against Him
1 day, 20 hours ago

'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 …

Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC
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1 day, 21 hours ago

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 …

SC Issues Resolution Recommending Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC
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1 day, 21 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 …

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

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. …

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma
2 days, 1 hour ago

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 …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
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2 days, 2 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

Hindustan Times  

Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyay on Monday removed justice Yashwant Varma from judicial duties with immediate effect. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. The decision was taken by CJI Khanna, following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya for an in-house inquiry against …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
2 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna decided to make public the reported video evidence of cash found at justice Yashwant Varma’s residence and disclosed the judge’s response without prior consultation or any informal dialogue with other collegium members, according to people aware of the development, who added that at least two collegium members believe that move was “not necessary”. On …

Supreme Court releases inquiry report on controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Supreme Court releases inquiry report on controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge

Firstpost  

Justice Varma stated that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom either by him or any of his family members, and he said he strongly denounced the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to them The Supreme Court has released the inquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay into the controversy involving High Court …

Breaking News: Justice Yashwant Varma Under Scrutiny, Burnt Cash Discovery and Impeachment Inquiry
3 days, 3 hours ago

Breaking News: Justice Yashwant Varma Under Scrutiny, Burnt Cash Discovery and Impeachment Inquiry

ABP News  

A new twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma. On March 21, Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyay submitted an internal inquiry report to the Supreme Court. While Justice Varma initially denied any knowledge of the cash, claiming it was a setup, the evidence contradicts his statements. The next steps in the …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
3 days, 6 hours ago

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 …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public
Top News
3 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge
3 days, 16 hours ago

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge

Firstpost  

The three-judge panel will be led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, and it also features Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu Sivaraman Justice Yashwant Varma has been a Delhi High Court judge since October 2021. Image Courtesy: X The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, on …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
3 days, 16 hours ago

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 …

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row
Trending News
3 days, 17 hours ago

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India has constituted a 3-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, as part of the in-house procedure. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has also been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma. The action was taken after the Delhi …

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work
3 days, 17 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work

ABP News  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to conduct an in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. According to an official press release on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has been directed not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma while the inquiry …

CJI constitutes 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma
3 days, 17 hours ago

CJI constitutes 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, after alleged cash was recovered from the latter's official residence. Supreme Court said Justice Varma's transfer ‘separate’ The top court in a statement on Friday had said the Delhi High Court chief justice had initiated an in-house inquiry …

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?
3 days, 22 hours ago

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?

Firstpost  

Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a storm after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly discovered at his official home, was named in an FIR by the CBI in a sugar mill fraud case in 2018. allahabadhighcourt.in via PTI Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma is under scanner after a huge stash …

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?
4 days, 1 hour ago

Explained | Can FIR Be Registered Against A Sitting Judge? What Is In-House Enquiry Procedure On Complaint Against Judge?

Live Law  

Reports regarding the alleged recovery of unaccounted money from the residence of Justice Yashwant Verma of the Delhi High Court have sent shock waves across the legal fraternity.While it is understood that the Supreme Court Collegium is considering a proposal to transfer Justice Verma and that the Delhi HC CJ is enquiring into the matter, several concerns are being raised, …

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
4 days, 7 hours ago

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in the Capital last week, people aware of developments said on Friday, even as the controversy reached Parliament and fuelled an outcry. CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash …

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
Top News
4 days, 8 hours ago

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the 'cash at home' controversy. The panel, led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, also includes Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu …

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
4 days, 13 hours ago

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme …

SC Says Justice Varma's Transfer Not Linked To Cash Discovery Probe: 'Misinformation, Rumours'
4 days, 17 hours ago

SC Says Justice Varma's Transfer Not Linked To Cash Discovery Probe: 'Misinformation, Rumours'

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Friday said that the misinformation and rumours were being spread in connection with the alleged cash discovery at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. "There is misinformation and rumours being spread with regard to the incident at the residence of Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma.The proposal for transfer of Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma, …

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role
4 days, 20 hours ago

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma and consider an in-house inquiry against him was significantly influenced by a video purportedly showing the recovery of unaccounted cash from an outhouse at his official residence, people aware of the matter said. The video, recorded by Delhi police during a fire at justice Yashwant …

CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too
4 days, 20 hours ago

CJI asks for Delhi HC report on judge Yashwant Varma’s case, seeks his viewpoint too

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in Delhi last week. According to people in the know of the developments, CJI Khanna has sought a report from Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya before finalising …

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
4 days, 20 hours ago

CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. The CJI conveyed this during an informal gathering over …

Supreme Court Seeks Report On Cash Recovery From Justice Yashwant Varma, Say Sources
4 days, 22 hours ago

Supreme Court Seeks Report On Cash Recovery From Justice Yashwant Varma, Say Sources

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has asked Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya to submit a report on the discovery of a large amount of cash from Justice Yashwant Sharma, sources said. Highly placed sources at the Supreme Court have, however, denied that 'in-house inquiry' was ordered against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The Supreme Court collegium recommended …

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report
4 days, 23 hours ago

Supreme Court initiates in-house probe into Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma cash recovery incident: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday initiated an in-house probe into Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from his residence after a fire broke out at the bungalow, Bar & Bench reported, citing unnamed sources. Delhi high court Justice Yashwant Varma The Supreme Court has also sought a report from Delhi …

Delhi HC Judge Under SC Collegium Scrutiny After Reports Of Cash Recovery From His Home
Trending News
5 days, 2 hours ago

Delhi HC Judge Under SC Collegium Scrutiny After Reports Of Cash Recovery From His Home

Live Law  

In an extraordinary development that shocked the judiciary and the legal fraternity, reports have emerged that a large pile of unaccounted cash was found in the official residence of a Judge of the Delhi High Court, Justice Yashwant Varma.As per a report in the Times of India, the cash was found when a fire brigade reached the judge's residence to …

Collegium members seek probe against HC judge Yashwant Varma over cash recovery
5 days, 2 hours ago

Collegium members seek probe against HC judge Yashwant Varma over cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court collegium members have urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to go beyond the transfer and initiate an in-house inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence, underscoring the need for stringent action to uphold judicial ethics. A decision on the matter was likely on Friday Delhi high …

Who is Justice Yashwant Varma? Fire at Delhi high court judge's bungalow leads to recovery of huge pile of cash
5 days, 3 hours ago

Who is Justice Yashwant Varma? Fire at Delhi high court judge's bungalow leads to recovery of huge pile of cash

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Collegium has decided to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi high court to his parent high court in Allahabad after an “adverse report” against him, news agency ANI reported. Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi high court. The Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna made the recommendations for Justice Yashwant Varma's …

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal
1 month ago

DC Edit | SC should review law on Lokpal

Deccan Chronicle  

Interpreting the scope of its jurisdiction, India’s anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal declared that the judges of the high courts will come under the definition of public servant, as in its opinion, the high courts were constituted through an act of Parliament, and not the Constitution. The Lokpal, headed by former Supreme Court judge A.M. Khanwilkar, based its opinion on two grounds: …

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
1 month ago

SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the Lokpal’s January 27 order, which held that India’s anti-corruption ombudsman could probe complaints against high court judges, calling the anti-corruption authority’s interpretation of its own jurisdiction “very disturbing”. The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge, observing: “This is something very …

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Stresses Importance Of Judiciary Being Open To Scrutiny & Constructive Feedback

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in his speech during the Constitutional Day celebrations at the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of constructive feedback in identifying and eliminating systematic inefficiencies and bottlenecks in the judiciary. When properly understood judicial independence serves not as a high wall, but as a bridge, catalysing the nurturing of the Constitution, fundamental rights and the …

SC ruling provides precedent as Chidambaram gets relief, Kejriwal seeks protection
4 months ago

SC ruling provides precedent as Chidambaram gets relief, Kejriwal seeks protection

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday succeeded in getting the trial proceedings against him in the Aircel-Maxis case stayed, while former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the Delhi high court demanding a similar relief in the Delhi excise policy case -- developments that have put the spotlight on a November 6 Supreme Court ruling, …

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud served his last judgement at the Supreme Court on Sunday, before officially stepping down from the post, making way for his successor -- Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The apex court's last judgment under Chandrachud's pen expressed strong opposition towards "bulldozer justice", wherein state governments and their departments resort to demolition of personal property of those …

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court
6 months ago

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising four senior most judges on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a video clip on social media showing a Karnataka High Court judge’s “scandalous” remarks in open court to a woman lawyer during proceeding. The High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, was seen …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul
1 year, 3 months ago

If Judges With Constitutional Protection Do Not Exhibit Boldness, We Can't Expect Others In Administration To Do So: Justice SK Kaul

Live Law  

On his last working day, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stressed the need for the judges to exhibit boldness, since they have Constitutional protection. "If with the constitutional protection that we have, we are not able to exhibit this, we cannot expect other parts of the administration to do so," Justice Kaul said at the Full Court reference …

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] Private Complaint Against Public Servant Can't Be Forwarded For Investigation Without Sanction: Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] Private Complaint Against Public Servant Can't Be Forwarded For Investigation Without Sanction: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday reiterated that the requirement of sanction under section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is a prerequisite for presenting private complaint against a public servant alleging the commission of an offence specified in sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Act, for investigation.The Single Judge Bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath, held that …

Centre wanted vetting process in picking judges
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre wanted vetting process in picking judges

The Hindu  

The government, just a little over a month before the Supreme Court Collegium recommended advocate Victoria Gowri for Madras High Court judgeship on January 17, 2023, had in the apex court flagged the “compelling need” for a debate to include an “appropriate mechanism” in the Memorandum of Procedure for “assessment of the personality” of candidates under consideration for judicial appointments …

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