In a controversial incident, popular social media personality Orry, along with a group of friends, has been booked by the Jammu and Kashmir police for allegedly consuming alcohol in a prohibited area near the holy Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. The FIR also includes a Russian national, sparking concerns of foreigners violating local customs and hurting religious sentiments in the region. The case has caused uproar in the political sphere, highlighting tensions surrounding the protection of religious norms and the influence of social media on youth behavior.
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, senior Supreme Court lawyer Harish Salve speaks out against the opaque and flawed process of judges appointing judges in India. With the recent discovery of a large sum of cash in the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court collegium has proposed to transfer him to his parent High Court in Allahabad. Salve argues that more transparency and stricter consequences should be applied to maintain the integrity of the judiciary.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin has called for fair delimitation as a crucial step in protecting the state's rights. Ahead of the Joint Action Committee meeting with Opposition CMs, Stalin emphasized the need for fair representation and extended a warm welcome to leaders from other affected states. This movement, started by Tamil Nadu, has now gained national momentum with various states coming together to demand fair delimitation. The meeting is being seen as a significant show of strength by the Opposition parties against the BJP.
The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has taken urgent action to transfer Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court after a major controversy erupted over the alleged recovery of a large stash of cash from his official residence. This transfer can only take place after the Centre accepts the collegium's recommendation. Some senior members of the collegium are reportedly pushing for stricter action, including seeking Justice Varma's resignation or launching an in-house inquiry against him. Born in 1969, Justice Varma was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court in 2014 and has been a judge of the Delhi High Court since 2021.
A senior lawyer, while appearing in the Delhi High Court, expressed shock and pain after reports of cash being found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence surfaced. This has caused distress and shaken the legal community, prompting calls for steps to prevent such incidents in the future and protect the integrity of the judicial system. The court master also informed that the division bench, where the incident allegedly occurred, was on leave and urgent matters could be heard by another bench.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin issued a video statement, calling for fair delimitation to uphold the state's rights. Ahead of the Joint Action Committee meeting with Opposition state Chief Ministers, Stalin extended his warm welcome to leaders from other states, emphasizing the need for fair representation. This meeting is seen as a major show of strength by the Opposition parties and a defining moment in their collective journey to shape the future of the country.
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent Allahabad High Court due to an adverse report against him. This move is seen as a corrective measure in the wake of reports of unaccounted money at his residence. The decision reflects the Collegium's commitment towards judicial accountability and upholding institutional integrity. The government's approval for the transfer is now awaited.
In a major development, 'X' has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against the Indian government, challenging its content regulation and censorship policies. The social media giant has raised concerns over the government's interpretation of the Information Technology (IT) Act, claiming that it violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online. The government, on the other hand, maintains that it has the authority to block illegal content under Section 79(3)(b) of the Act, while 'X' argues that this provision does not grant such power to the authorities.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is leading a movement to demand fair delimitation for the country. In a historic unity, 58 political parties of Tamil Nadu set aside their differences to support this cause. This movement has now gained national support with leaders from various affected states joining hands to seek justice and representation. This marks a significant moment for Indian federalism and democracy.
The Bombay High Court has granted pension benefits to former Additional Judge, Pushpa Ganediwala, who resigned before completing her tenure. This comes after the court observed that resignation is one of the modes of retirement and does not disqualify one from receiving pension. The decision was made after the petitioner approached the court when her claim for pension was denied by the High Court Registry. The court also noted that the Supreme Court has previously ruled that the right to pension is an essential part of the right to life.
Amidst the Centre's steps to check allegedly abusive content on Grok AI, the social media platform X has filed a plea against the government, claiming that they are misusing provisions under the IT Act to censor online content. X argues that the government's move contradicts the Supreme Court's 2015 order and is creating a parallel content-blocking mechanism devoid of due process. The platform has also challenged Centre's Sahyog portal, stating that it acts as a censorship tool.