Judges must be beyond reproach: Inquiry panel rebuked Justice Varma for ‘breach of public trust’, say sources

IANS | June 4, 2025 7:28 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) In what is being seen as an extraordinary and rare development in the Indian judiciary, a three-member committee appointed by then Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna has indicted Justice Yashwant Varma, now of the Allahabad High Court, finding serious substance in allegations of judicial misconduct, and recommended the initiation of removal proceedings.

Rejection of daughter's retraction by panel added weight to allegations against Justice Varma: Sources

IANS | June 4, 2025 4:51 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The three-judge panel appointed by former Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has found the explanation provided by Ms. Diya Varma, daughter of Justice Yashwant Varma, to be unconvincing during the investigation into the discovery of burnt currency notes at her father's official residence, sources told IANS.

Justice Varma probe: Did 4-5 sacks of currency go up in smoke, or did they ever exist?

IANS | June 4, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The report submitted by a three-judge panel constituted by then Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has indicted Justice Yashwant Varma based on allegations surrounding the presence and purported destruction of large quantities of unaccounted cash during a fire incident on March 14 at his Tughlak Crescent residence in New Delhi. The panel has found the allegations "substantiated". However, sources said that a close scrutiny of the facts, testimonies, and procedural conduct invites a more nuanced appraisal.

‘Attack on the roots of democracy’, SC on 2021 Bengal post-poll violence

IANS | June 4, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court has termed the 2021 post-poll violence in West Bengal against BJP party workers as a dastardly offence which was “nothing short of a grave attack on the roots of democracy”.

Cash row: Centre to table impeachment motion against Justice Varma in upcoming Parliament session

IANS | June 3, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) In a significant development, the Central government is preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against sitting High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of financial impropriety. According to highly placed sources, a motion seeking his removal will be brought in the upcoming session of Parliament.

Kamal Haasan refuses apology, halts release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:39 PM

Bengaluru/Chennai, June 3 (IANS) Refusing to apologise for his controversial remark regarding the origins of the Kannada language, actor Kamal Haasan has informed the Karnataka High Court that his production house has decided not to release his movie ‘Thug Life’ in the state next week.

Don't use right to speech to hurt sentiments: Karnataka HC to Kamal Haasan

IANS | June 3, 2025 1:08 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday reprimanded actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark on the origins of the Kannada language, questioning why the police should provide security for his mistake. "Don't use the Right to Speech to hurt sentiments," the court said.

SC refuses to stay demolitions in Delhi’s Batla House, next hearing in July

IANS | June 2, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday did not pass any interim orders on staying the proposed demolitions in the national capital’s Batla House.

SC refuses to entertain plea against Assam’s 'indiscriminate' deportations

IANS | June 2, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by All B.T.C. Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) raising concerns over Assam’s government's “indiscriminate” drive to detain and deport individuals suspected to be foreigners.

Anna University sexual assault case: Court sentences sole convict to life imprisonment

IANS | June 2, 2025 12:05 PM

Chennai, June 2 (IANS) In a significant verdict that brings closure to one of Tamil Nadu’s most disturbing sexual assault cases, the Chennai Mahila Court on Monday sentenced A. Gnanasekaran to life imprisonment, mandating a minimum of 30 years in prison without the possibility of remission.

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Judges must be beyond reproach: Inquiry panel rebuked Justice Varma for ‘breach of public trust’, say sources

Rejection of daughter's retraction by panel added weight to allegations against Justice Varma: Sources

Justice Varma probe: Did 4-5 sacks of currency go up in smoke, or did they ever exist?

‘Attack on the roots of democracy’, SC on 2021 Bengal post-poll violence

Cash row: Centre to table impeachment motion against Justice Varma in upcoming Parliament session

Kamal Haasan refuses apology, halts release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka

Don't use right to speech to hurt sentiments: Karnataka HC to Kamal Haasan

SC refuses to stay demolitions in Delhi’s Batla House, next hearing in July

SC refuses to entertain plea against Assam’s 'indiscriminate' deportations

Anna University sexual assault case: Court sentences sole convict to life imprisonment

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