The Allahabad HC judge faces possible impeachment for alleged discovery of half-burnt currency notes at his official premises that he occupied as a Delhi HC judge.
CJI’s remarks come in the backdrop of HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma facing allegations of corruption after the discovery of large amount of burnt cash from his official residence in Delhi.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna demitted office Tuesday for his successor BR Gavai after an eventful tenure defined by many firsts and his no-nonsense approach to judicial matters.
The three-member panel, appointed by the apex court, analysed evidence and recorded the statements of over 50 people before finalising report on 3 May.
While giving its stamp on abrogation decision, a five-judge Constitution bench had fixed a deadline for 30 September, 2024 to carry out elections to govt.
There is a long list of BJP leaders whom the party distanced itself from after controversial statements—only to reward them later. Nishikant Dubey has now joined this coveted list.
BJP MP's remarks against Supreme Court & CJI not only factually incorrect but also intended to erode public trust & incite communal distrust in judicial impartiality, his letter says.
The BJP has distanced itself from remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma. Former HC judge says CJI Khanna is 'in fact trying to prevent civil war in country'.
Justice Gavai is set to assume office on 14 May, succeeding CJI Khanna. His tenure will span approximately six months, concluding with his retirement in November 2025.
What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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