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Birla said he had received a proposal from 146 Lok Sabha members, including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, seeking removal of Justice Varma on July 21
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Big update on Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row: 3-member panel formed to...
The announcement came after 145 MPs from both the ruling and Opposition benches submitted an impeachment notice to the Lok Speaker on July 21, seeking the removal of Justice Varma, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.
Removal of Justice Varma: LS Speaker Forms Probe Panel
Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha, Birla said the process of removal of Justice Varma should begin as the charges against him were serious in nature
The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formally accepted a motion seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.The LS speaker also announced the formation of a statutory three-member panel to probe allegations arising from the discovery of unexplained cash at his official residence. The motion, backed by 146 Members of Parliament, was [] The post Justice Yashwant Varma: Lok Sabha Speaker forms high-level panel to probe discovery of unexplained cash at judges official residence appeared first on India Legal .
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Lok Sabha Speaker Accepts Motion To Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma, Forms 3-Member Probe Panel
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The members of the committee are Supreme Court Judge Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and BV Acharya and Senior Counsel from Karnataka
Lok Sabha speaker admits notice for removal of Justice Varma, sets up 3-member panel
Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, accepted a notice regarding Justice Yashwant Varma's removal. A three-member committee will investigate the charges. The committee includes Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, and B V Acharya. Birla stated the removal process should commence due to the serious nature of the accusations. The committee is expected to submit its report soon.
The Lok Sabha Speaker accepted motion signed by 146 MPs for impeachment of Justice Yashwant Verma.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in the cash-at-home case. The members are, Justice Arvind Kumar of Supreme Court, Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, Chief Justice of Madras High Court Madras and B Vasudeva Acharya (eminent jurist. He is a senior advocate of Karnataka HC) The government had earlier begun the process of the impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma with over 200 members of Parliament (MPs) across party lines submitted a petition seeking the removal of Justice Varma in the cash-discovery row. A total of 145 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have submitted notices to the presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha for the removal of Varma from whose residence here burnt wads of currency notes were found. The signatories to the notice included LoP) Rahul Gandhi, BJP MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Anurag Thakur and NCP-SPs Supriya Sule among others. The notice was submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla under Articles 124, 217 and 218 of the Constitution. The Opposition alleged that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation recently citing health reasons was linked to his accepting the Opposition-backed notice for a motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma. The Congress party had earlier said that it would back the impeachment notice against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following the government's decision to move ahead with the motion. Heard of 'Laapataa Ladies' not of laapataa VP: Kapil Sibal asks about Dhankhar's whereabouts A fire incident at Justice Varma's official residence in Delhi in March, when he was serving at the Delhi High Court, led to the discovery of several burnt sacks of banknotes in the outhouse. Although Justice Varma claimed ignorance about the cash, the Supreme Court-appointed panel indicted him after speaking to multiple witnesses and recording his statement. Then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is believed to have urged Justice Varma to resign, but the judge refused. The Supreme Court subsequently repatriated him to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court, where he has not been assigned any judicial work. Justice Khanna later wrote to the President and the Prime Minister recommending Justice Varmas removalfollowing the prescribed process for removing members of the higher judiciary from service.
LS Speaker Om Birla accepts impeachment motion against Justice Varma, forms 3-member probe panel
RG Kar crime anniversary: Kolkata Police summons BJP MLA Ashok Dinda for threatening policemen
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Om Birla admits notice for removal of Justice Varma, sets up 3-member panel
Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha, the speaker said the process of removal of Justice Varma should begin as the charges against him were serious in nature
Justice Varma cash row: Lok Sabha Speaker announces three-member enquiry panel
The three-member committee includes Justice Arvind Kumar of the Supreme Court, Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and Senior Advocate of Karnataka High Court B.V. Acharya
LS Speaker Admits Notice For Removal Of Justice Varma, Sets Up 3-Member Panel
NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday admitted a notice for the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe charges against him. Making the announcement in the Lok Sabha, Birla said the process of removal of Justice Varma should begin as the charges against him were serious in nature. The speaker set up a three-member committee comprising Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice [] The post LS Speaker Admits Notice For Removal Of Justice Varma, Sets Up 3-Member Panel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Adivi Sesh appeals Chief Justice of India and Delhi CM about mass confinement of street dogs
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Actor Adivi Sesh writes to Chief Justice of India and Delhi CM about mass confinement of street dogs
Telugu actor Adivi Sesh has appealed to the Chief Justice of India and Delhi Chief Minister regarding street dogs. He requests them to rethink the mass confinement of these animals in Delhi NCR. Adivi Sesh suggests allowing sterilised and vaccinated dogs to stay in their territories. He proposes lawful measures for population control.
RG Kar crime anniversary: Kolkata Police summons BJP MLA for 'threatening' policemen
Kolkata Police issued summons to BJP MLA Ashok Dinda. The summons relate to alleged threats against policemen during protests. These protests marked one year since the RG Kar hospital crime. Dinda is required to appear at the New Market Police Station on August 17. Police seized video footage showing Dinda allegedly threatening and abusing officers.
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Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav sworn in as Delhi High Court judge
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Alarming rise in crimes against minors and women in Rajasthan sparks political debate
JAIPUR: Rajasthan is witnessing a disturbing rise in crimes against minors and young girls. According to data released by the state Police Headquarters, over 200 cases of gang rape were registered between January and June 2025. Tragically, five girls were even murdered after being raped during this period. The data also reveals more than 600 reported cases of sexual harassment, highlighting a growing threat to womens safety across the state. Families are increasingly worried, with many parents expressing fears in sending their daughters to school or college. Crimes related to dowry harassment further underscore the insecurity women face, even within their own homes. In total, 19,600 criminal cases involving various atrocities against women were registered until June this year. Police investigations led to charge sheets being filed in 5,359 cases. However, 4,790 cases resulted in First Information Reports (FIRs) being filed, out of which 4,613 were later closed as false. The police were unable to investigate 9,451 cases. Specially concerning cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 1,631 were registered. Of these, 186 were found to be false, and FIRs were filed in 14 cases for other reasons. Chargesheets were submitted in 744 cases, while investigations are ongoing in 707 cases. The disclosure of these figures has ignited political controversy in the state. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took to X to question the current government, writing, What is happening, Chief Minister? Please pay attention. Tensions escalated further on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, when a woman in Ajmer was murdered by her husband, who is a BJP leader. Gehlot expressed deep concern over the incident, accusing the government of failing to maintain law and order. In response, BJP Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot strongly condemned the politicisation of crimes against women. He said, It is very unfortunate to use crimes against women as a political tool. There has been a 10% reduction in criminal cases under the Bhajanlal government, which shows how seriously we take womens safety compared to the previous administration. It is regrettable that Congress leaders are politicizing a womans death. The escalating crime rates and the sharp political dispute underline the urgent need for effective measures to protect women and minors in Rajasthan
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By Kumkum Chadha Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, Mukul Rohatgi also served as Indias Attorney General. His friendship with the late Arun Jaitley, who was also Union minister, is well-known. What is not is his proximity to Narendra Modi: the association that began when Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat and one that [] The post I am a professional and talk business appeared first on India Legal .
AHMEDABAD: The toll-free number of National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) 14566 has logged a staggering 15,303 complaints from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe members over the past five years. Designed for grievance redressal and awareness on legal safeguards, the helpline has witnessed an alarming spike, with cases jumping from 3,755 in 2022 to 7,432 in 2023 nearly doubling in just a year, signalling a deeply troubling trend. The startling disclosure was made by the Centre in the Rajya Sabha when it was responding to a question by Congress MP Randeep Surjewala about the state-wise data on complaints received through the National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA). The Gujarat numbers stood out as both alarming and telling of a deepening crisis. Government records show that Gujarat registered 191 complaints in 2020, which then jumped nearly fourfold to 705 in 2021. This was followed by an explosive surge in 2022, with 3,755 complaints flooding the helpline, and the momentum only intensified in 2023 when cases doubled to a staggering 7,432. Although the tally dropped to 2,144 in 2024 and further to 1,076 in 2025 (till reporting date), the cumulative count over five years still touched a massive 15,303 underscoring the scale of grievances in the state. The Centre further informed that as of July 31, 2025, Gujarats NHAA complaints translated into 223 FIRs, with 221 cases resolved and only two still pending raising questions on both the efficiency and adequacy of follow-up action. Placing Gujarats data in the national perspective, the government disclosed that, across India, the NHAA had received a staggering 6,34,066 calls as of July 30, 2021. This broader backdrop makes Gujarats steep complaint trajectory all the more noteworthy, suggesting that while awareness and reporting may have improved, the persistence of atrocities and grievances continues to cast a long shadow over the states social justice framework. Madras HC express anguish over rise in 'honour killings' in TN, orders CB-CID probe into Cuddalore Dalit student's death NHAA complaints skyrocket in Gujarat Helpline 14566 Logs 15,303 Grievances in 5 Years The Helpline: The National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) toll-free 14566 setup to aid SC/ST members with grievance redressal and legal awareness, has recorded an explosive rise in complaints from Gujarat. Nationwide Picture: As of July 30, 2021, the NHAA had received 6.34 lakh calls across India but Gujarats complaint surge stands out as a stark warning sign. State-by-State Shock: In the Rajya Sabha, replying to Congress MP Randeep Surjewala, the Centre tabled state-wise data, putting Gujarat in sharp focus. The Numbers Tell the Story: 2020: 191 complaints 2021: 705 complaints 2022: 3,755 complaints / nearly a fivefold jump 2023: 7,432 complaints / almost double the previous year 2024: 2,144 complaints 2025 (till July 31): 1,076 complaints The Five-Year Tally: Despite the recent dip, Gujarats total hit 15,303 complaints, underscoring a deep-rooted crisis. From Complaints to Cases: Of these, 223 FIRs were filed, 221 resolved, and two pending raising questions on follow-up speed versus adequacy of justice. The Big Picture: While rising numbers may partly reflect better awareness and reporting, the persistence and scale of grievances point to an ongoing social justice challenge that Gujarat has yet to decisively address.
Delhi High Court grants bail to elder son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief in 2011terror funding case
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Supreme Court grants Rs 8.55 lakh compensation to parents of boy killed by Tamil Nadu STC bus
The Supreme Court has restored the Motor Accident Claims Tribunals award of Rs 8.55 lakh to the parents of a 10-year-old boy, who died after being hit by a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus. The incident took place when the child was going to school on his cycle. The Tribunal had fixed the boys [] The post Supreme Court grants Rs 8.55 lakh compensation to parents of boy killed by Tamil Nadu STC bus appeared first on India Legal .
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Faith, Fear, and Fatal Neglect
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A House Divided: Lapses in theMechanism
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Justice on Paper: The Promise and Pitfalls of Indias Free Legal Aid System
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By Inderjit Badhwar When Donald Trump first declared during his campaign that tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, it sounded like just another made-for-TV lineprovocative, punchy, and designed to make headlines. But six months into his presidency, the words have become policy, and the policy has become a seismic force in the [] The post India In The Splash Zone appeared first on India Legal .
Air India Crash: Families Seek Justice in US Courts
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Andhra Pradesh rises to second place in India Justice Report 2025
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh has secured the second rank among 18 large and mid-sized states in delivering justice as per the India Justice Report- 2025. The state climbed from fifth place in 2022. The southern state also ranked fourth in the prisons category and fifth in legal aid, according to the report. We are delighted with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
One Year On, Protestors March To West Bengal Secretariat 'Nabanna' Demanding Justice In RG Kar Case
A section of protestors taking part in a march to the West Bengal secretariat 'Nabanna' to mark the completion of one year of the brutal rape and murder of an on-duty doctor inside the state-run RG Kar hospital reached Santragachi in Howrah district.
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India well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms, cybercrimes: Centre tells Parliament
NEW DELHI: India's cyber legal framework, backed by the IT Act, BNS, and institutions like GAC, CERT-In, and I4C, is well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms and cybercrimes, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in Rajya Sabha. MoS Prasada said on Friday that the government is conscious of the threats posed by deepfakes powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), including synthetic audio, video and text. Such content can seriously impact a person's dignity, reputation, and right to privacy. It also raises concerns about platform accountability, he added, according to the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The MoS informed that to combat the rising threat of deepfakes and ensure an open, safe, and accountable cyberspace, the Government of India has established a comprehensive legal and institutional framework. Several existing laws address various aspects of AI-generated harms, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), which criminalises identity theft, impersonation, privacy violations, and the circulation of obscene content. It also empowers authorities to issue blocking orders (Section 69A) and takedown notices (Section 79) to intermediaries. Complementing this are the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, updated in 2022 and 2023, which mandate digital platforms to exercise due diligence, prevent the hosting of unlawful content, and ensure accountability. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) adds another layer by requiring data fiduciaries, including AI firms, to process personal data lawfully and with user consent. Deepfakes using personal data without consent can be penalised under this Act. Further, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) addresses misinformation and organised cybercrimes through Sections 353 and 111. The Government has also issued advisories (in December 2023 and March 2024) directing intermediaries to remove impersonation and deepfake content, inform users about misleading content, and ensure timely compliance with the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) orders. Intermediaries are also advised to label AI-generated content when outputs are potentially unreliable. India's broader cyber-ecosystem includes platforms like the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and its SAHYOG Portal, which enable coordinated removal of unlawful content. Citizens can report incidents through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or by calling the helpline 1930. Additionally, CERT-In provides guidance on emerging AI threats, including deepfakes, and conducts public awareness campaigns through initiatives such as Cyber Jagrookta Diwas, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Safer Internet Day.
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India well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms, cyber crimes: Govt tells Parliament
Union Minister Jitin Prasada highlighted India's robust cyber legal framework, including the IT Act, BNS, and institutions like GAC and CERT-In, to combat online harms and cybercrimes. The government is addressing the rising threat of deepfakes powered by AI through existing laws and advisories.
WCC lauds woman actors for fighting injustices in industry
KOCHI: Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) has lauded actors Urvashi and Swetha Menon and producer Sandra Thomas for fighting injustices in the Malayalam film industry, even as it condemned statements by Adoor Gopalakrishnan on women and Dalit filmmakers. We congratulate Urvashi and Sandra Thomas for speaking up and expressing their opinions. Urvashi is protesting against the Central government for the way film awards were determined. We also condemn the stance taken against women who are coming to the forefront of film organisations, including Swetha Menon. All of them are symbols of tireless women who do not remain silent in the struggles they face in their careers and personal lives but rather move forward strongly, stated WCC. The collective also criticised Adoor for his statements about new women and Dalit filmmakers at the film policy conclave held in Thiruvananthapuram last week. Through his commentsalit directors in Malayalam cinema, Adoor Gopalakrishnan has once again revealed his upper-caste, caste, and gender-based perspective to the public. WCC strongly condemns Adoors approach and stance, the statement said.
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