BJP publicly distancing itself from remarks by its MP Nishikant Dubey but tipping point came when CJI-led Supreme Court bench hinted at stalling some aspects of new waqf law.
On allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, V-P said report by enquiry panel lacks legal standing & called for a reckoning: 'Even if it is a can of worms...time to blow up the can.'
Earlier this week, RS Chairman Dhankhar raised the issue of NJAC, which was meant to replace the existing collegium system of appointing judges a decade ago.
Dhankhar, who made these remarks before meeting with Rajya Sabha floor leaders, also said floor leaders would discuss 'certain constraints' imposed by judicial orders on state actions.
The Vice-President, who has on several occasions batted for reviving proposal to set up a National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), says steps taken by CJI 'unprecedented'.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he would consult the Leader of the House and the LoP to find a mechanism for a structured discussion during the session.
CM Adityanath is scheduled to attend the Pattabhishek ceremony at Satuwa Baba’s camp at 4 pm. Officials said 116 diplomats would be at the Maha Kumbh Mela on 1 February.
In Episode 1596 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into the vice-president's call to do away with the parliamentary whip system & how it could strengthen democracy.
‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
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