28 C Crime & Justice / The Times of India
Justice Yashwant Varma took oath as a judge of Allahabad high court despite an ongoing in-house inquiry over semi-burnt cash recovered from his residence. There's no judicial work assigned for now. A PIL was filed to halt the ceremony, and the legal fraternity criticized the decision, urging the Chief Justice to reconsider until the investigation concludes.
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by using 'shraddhanjali' instead of 'adaranjali' in his tribute. BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar demanded a retraction. Congress retaliated, citing similar language used by PM Modi. Both parties exchanged accusations regarding the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, with Congress pointing out BJP's past controversies and failures in honoring the Maratha ruler's legacy.