Law

Cash row: Justice Yashwant Varma withdraws from impeachment proceedings

IANS | April 10, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry proceedings instituted against him, alleging grave procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged discovery of burnt currency at his official residence.

Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC resigns

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation with immediate effect to President Droupadi Murmu, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.

Indian Army clears Col Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier, marking a significant development in a long-running service dispute linked to his career progression and earlier legal proceedings in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Abusive language alone not obscenity under IPC: SC

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court has held that mere use of abusive language such as the word "bastard" during a heated altercation would not amount to an offence of obscenity under Section 294(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).