India - High Court of Allahabad

Retiring Judges Defend Amid Impeachment and Controversies

Retiring Judges Defend Amid Impeachment and ControversiesIn a remarkable confluence of events underscoring the delicate balance of judicial integrity, independence, and public scrutiny, several prominent Indian judges have used their farewell platforms and bench pronouncements to address simm...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Notices Stalin on Affidavit Discrepancies

Madras HC Notices Stalin on Affidavit DiscrepanciesIn a development that underscores the growing scrutiny over electoral disclosures ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, the Madras High Court has issued notices to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Row

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash RowIn a dramatic turn that underscores the fragile balance between judicial independence and accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma tendered his resignation as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 9, 2026, just as a parliamenta...

11 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash Haul

Justice Varma Resigns Amid Impeachment Over Cash HaulIn a stunning development that underscores the high stakes of judicial accountability in India, Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of theAllahabad High Court, has tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. The ...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Lok Sabha Reconstitutes Committee Probing Allahabad HC Justice Yashwant Varma's Removal under Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 Section 3

Cash Hoard Scandal: Lok Sabha Revamps Panel Probing Justice Varma's ImpeachmentIn a significant administrative move, the Lok Sabha Speaker has reconstituted the high-powered committee tasked with investigating corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. ...

26 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu on Polluted Rivers

Supreme CourtClosesSuo Motuon Polluted RiversIn a decisive ruling that underscores the boundaries of theSupreme Court's jurisdiction in environmental matters, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has closedsuo motuproceedings initiated in2021over rising pollution levels i...

24 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

CJI Surya Kant Warns Advocate for Court Misconduct

CJI Surya Kant Warns Advocate for Court MisconductIn a sharply worded exchange that underscored theSupreme Court's zero tolerance for courtroom indiscipline, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday rebuked senior advocateMathews Nedumparafor making "reckless submissions" during the ...

23 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Closes PIL Parts on Two Post-Poll Murders Citing Progress in Probes and Alternative Remedies; Seeks Medical Report on Third

Supreme Court Draws Line on West Bengal Post-Poll Murder Probes: Closes Two PIL Arms, Seeks Clarity on ThirdIn a measured intervention amid allegations of political violence following the 2018 West Bengal Panchayat elections, a three-judge Supreme Court

17 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Law Ministry Reveals 8,630 Judge Complaints in 10 Years

Law Ministry Reveals 8,630 Judge Complaints in 10 YearsIn a stark revelation that has reignited debates on judicial transparency, India'sMinistry of Law and Justiceinformed theLok Sabhathat the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has received a staggering8,630 complaintsagainst sitting...

13 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders Probe, Security After Alleged Lawyer Assault in Courtroom

Delhi High CourtTakesSuo MotuAction on Alleged Assault of Lawyer in Tis Hazari Courtroom, Orders Security and ProbeIntroductionIn a swift and decisive response to an alarming allegation of violence within the sanctity of a courtroom, theDelhi High Courthas initiatedsuo motuproceedings to safe...

10 Feb 2026