Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In a rare show of solidarity, 145 MPs from both the ruling and Opposition parties on Monday jointly signed an impeachment notice against Justice Yashwant Varma, submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Those seeking impeachment of the judge – facing heat over alleged recovery … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Tuesday strongly opposed any move to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma on the basis of an in-house inquiry report, calling it “entirely unconstitutional” and a serious threat to the independence of the judiciary. Addressing … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP, Kapil Sibal, has strongly criticised Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not acting on an impeachment motion filed against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, nearly six months after it was submitted. Speaking at a press conference … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) In a significant development, the Central government is preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against sitting High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of financial impropriety. According to highly placed sources, a motion seeking his removal will be brought in the upcoming session of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) In a significant development, the Central government is preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against sitting High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of financial impropriety. According to highly placed sources, a motion seeking his removal will be brought in the upcoming session of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) As the Centre considers initiating an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General Aman Lekhi said on Wednesday that impeachment alone is not sufficient and criminal prosecution is also warranted in the case. This development … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In a show of unity, both the BJP and the Congress have extended their support to the central government which is exploring options to initiate impeachment proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court-appointed … Read more