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‘History will record unfairness’—what Justice Yashwant Varma wrote in letter to judges inquiry panel

In his letter, the judge flags a 'deeply troubling pattern' where 22 out of 31 witnesses originally cited were dropped after cross-examination.

Cash-at-home row: Justice Yashwant Varma submits resignation to President

New Delhi: A year after the controversy of alleged cash recovery at his official residence, Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma submitted his...

‘No illegality’: SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea, clears way for Lok Sabha inquiry panel

Justice Varma 'is not entitled to any relief' and 'no interference' by the court 'is called for,' a bench of Justices Dipankar Dutta and SC Sharma says.

SC gives Justice Varma time till Monday to file response before LS probe panel in cash recovery row

The judge sought extension after SC concluded hearing on his petition challenging formation of the panel, and reserved the verdict. The bench declined his request for extension.

Justice Yashwant Varma challenges impeachment proceedings over cash row. SC issues notice to LS, RS

Half-burnt currency notes were purportedly found at official residence of Justice Varma in Delhi after a fire broke out there on 14 March, while he served as sitting judge at Delhi HC.

Lok Sabha speaker sets ball rolling for Justice Yashwant Verma’s impeachment with 3-member probe panel

Birla informed the House that any further course of action on the proposal of removal will remain pending till the committee submits its report.

Judge cash row: ‘In-house inquiry didn’t affect Justice Yashwant Varma’s fundamental rights,’ says SC

The top court has dismissed the judge’s petition against former CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s move to recommend action against him to President & PM.

‘Important to send message’: SC says CJI empowered to recommend removal in cases like Justice Varma’s

This power is drawn from a conjoint reading of Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 and Article 141 of Constitution, it asserts.

Judge cash row: Why did you wait till now to challenge enquiry? SC asks Justice Yashwant Varma

New Delhi: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, at the center of the cash-judge row, faced some tough questions Monday from the Supreme...

‘Inquiry based on presumptions’—Justice Varma moves SC against in-house panel report

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.

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VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal or Ramesh Chennithala—who’ll be Congress’ CM pick in Kerala?

From a Congress viewpoint, who would be the ideal Chief Minister for Kerala at this point? It should be Shashi Tharoor, given how he ticks all the boxes.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.