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Supreme Court Panel Investigates Justice Yashwant Varma's Actions: Who Are the Three Judges Leading the Inquiry?

  A three-member inquiry committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, commenced its investigation into Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s conduct, visiting his home on Tuesday afternoon. Justice Varma is facing scrutiny after bundles of burnt currency were allegedly found at his residence during a fire. The inquiry panel includes Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka High Court. The committee spent approximately 45 minutes at Justice Varma’s residence. Inquiry Committee Members: Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Nagu launched his legal career in 1987 and focused primarily on civil and constitutional cases at the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur bench before becoming an additional judge in 2011. He was promoted to a permanent judge in 2013. In May 2024, he was appointed Acting Chief Justice of t...
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Supreme Court Defers Hearing on EC Appointments Amid Growing Controversy

 

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The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on multiple petitions challenging the recent appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. The matter, which has drawn significant public and political attention, questions the transparency of the selection process.

Petitioners have argued that the appointments were made without proper consultation with the opposition and lacked neutrality. The Supreme Court had previously recommended that the appointment process be overseen by a bipartisan committee to ensure fairness. However, the central government has defended its decisions, stating that the appointments were made as per constitutional provisions.

Legal experts believe that the case could have significant implications for future election processes in India. If the court rules against the government, it may lead to amendments in the way top election officials are appointed.

The opposition has criticized the delay in hearing, accusing the ruling party of attempting to manipulate electoral oversight. Meanwhile, civil society groups have demanded reforms that would make the Election Commission more independent of government influence.

The next hearing is expected in the coming weeks, and its outcome could reshape electoral governance in India ahead of the 2024 general elections.

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