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CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges, strength rises to 37

Five new judges have taken oath as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath. The Supreme Court now has 37 judges, the highest ever. This follows an increase in the sanctioned strength to 38.

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Inquiry report on Justice Varma tabled with Speaker after resignation

An inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The report concerns the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. This report will be presented to Parliament soon. Justice Varma recently resigned as a judge, making removal proceedings infructuous.…

The Economic Times

LaLiT Hotel ducked crores in dues. Justice Varma granted it relief but HC tore up his order

A Delhi High Court bench has done what a Delhi civic agency thought was long overdue: turned down an order that could have drained crores in public money while letting a luxury hotel chain sit on prime Lutyens’ Delhi land for a fraction of what it’s worth.

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Who picks India’s judges? Inside a hidden battle between the courts and Modi’s government

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‘Mismatches’ between Justice Yashwant Varma’s statements and actual evidence: Report

An internal judicial committee uncovered significant discrepancies between Justice Yashwant Varma’s statements and the actual evidence concerning a fire incident at his official residence, The Leaflet reported.

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Hafta 530: Kunal Kamra controversy, Justice Yashwant Varma cash case, Delhi budget

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by comedian and screenwriter Anuvab Pal. The panel first discusses the Kunal Kamra controversy. Jayashree lays down the timeline of incidents and Abhinandan highlights the Supreme Court’s comments on free speech in the Imran…

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Allahabad HC Bar Association declares boycott of Justice Varma's swearing-in

Justice Varma's transfer was notified by the Law Ministry on Friday, days after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his repatriation to the Allahabad HC over allegations of a huge amount of a cash being discovered at his residential premises following an incident of fire. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cash Row: Centre notifies transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court

Just In: The Centre on Friday notified the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cash row: SC rejects plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said an in-house inquiry was in progress and there are plenty of options available, including FIR, after in-house inquiry report is completed. Read further on Dynamite Newss Justice Yashwant Varma

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Unpacking the Delhi High Court judge cash controversy

A fire and burnt piles of cash have created a lot of stir in Delhi and beyond. Reports have been filed and replies sought. The Supreme Court has formed an inquiry panel. Political leaders are once again debating which process is better for appointment of judges.

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CJI to reconsider Justice Varma's transfer recommendation amidst protests from Bar leaders

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has been on an indefinite strike for two days in protest against the proposed transfer of Justice Varma to the High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC-appointed three-member committee reaches Judge Yashwant Varma's residence in Delhi

Supreme Court-appointed three-member committee reaches Judge Yashwant Varma's residence in Delhi in connection with a case related to recovery of cash at the Judge's residence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court

Breaking news coming in from Delhi where the Supreme Court Collegium recommended transfger of Justice Yashwant Varma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Controversy erupts in India as wads of cash found at High Court judge’s home

Justice Yashwant Varma dismisses allegations of wrongdoing, calling them calculated effort to malign his reputation

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CJI forms panel to probe allegations against Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma

CJI Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Fire Dept denies cash recovery from Justice Yashwant Varma's house

Supreme Court dismisses misinformation on Justice Yashwant Varma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC collegium transfers HC Judge Varma after unaccounted cash found at his house

A fire at the home of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma last week led to the discovery of a large amount of unaccounted cash. A must read on Dynamite News:

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HC Restrains Circulation Of Sexually Explicit Video Of Judicial Officer

In an order Justice Yashwant Varma allowed a prayer to "conceal" the identity of the aggrieved party, and said an ad interim ex-parte injunction was warranted as the circulation of the video was in violation of several laws. Read on for details:

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Jasmine Shah Case: Delhi High Court Directs Parties To File Affidavit

The Delhi High court on Monday directed the parties to file an affidavit on the plea moved by Jasmine Shah. Read on for details:

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Government says Subramanian Swamy security ensured, Delhi HC disposes of his plea

NEW DELHI: After the central government on Thursday informed the Delhi high court that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure security and safety of former BJP MP, Subramanian Swamy, a Z category protectee, the HC disposed of Swamy's plea.

The Hindu

Delhi HC rejects plea by Mumbai train blast convict for info on sanction prosecution

Justice Yashwant Varma said the petition lacked merit and endorsed the CIC's view that such information was exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act.

The Hindu

Lokpal proceedings against JMM chief Shibu Soren stayed by Delhi HC

Justice Yashwant Varma noted that the 75-year-old politician's objection with respect to the maintainability of the proceedings were not dealt with by the anti-corruption authority

The Times of India

Sports Ministry’s exemptions from compliance of sports code to EFI not sustainable: Court

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held a prima facie view that the exemptions from compliance of the National Sports Development Code of India 2011 granted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) are not in furtherance of equestrian…

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