Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Sibal: Govt. Uses Varma Impeachment To Push For NJAC
Kapil Sibal believes the government is trying to get control over who becomes a judge.
He says they want to do this by removing Justice Varma, and the real plan is to change the way judges are chosen.
Sibal thinks the government is focusing on Justice Varma while ignoring another judge.
He suggests this is all about the government wanting to pick the judges.
Kapil Sibal alleges government's motive is to control judge appointments.
Sibal claims the government wants to replace the Collegium system.
An impeachment motion against Justice Varma is planned.
A fire at Justice Varma's residence led to the discovery of burnt cash.
Sibal questions government's actions regarding Justice Yadav.
- Who
- Kapil Sibal, Justice Varma, Justice Yadav and members of the government.
- What
- Kapil Sibal alleges government control of judge appointments through Justice Varma's impeachment.
- When
- Events relate to the government's actions, potentially involving an upcoming impeachment motion.
- Where
- Focus on the Rajya Sabha, Delhi High Court and Allahabad High Court.
- Why
- Sibal believes the government wants to replace the Collegium system.
Kapil Sibal's View
Government's Stance
Motivations
Kapil Sibal's View
Government wants to control judicial appointments.
Government's Stance
Government has moved for an impeachment motion.
Fairness
Kapil Sibal's View
Claims of discrimination in handling cases.
Government's Stance
Government's course of action.
- Main Subject
- Justice Varma Impeachment
- Key Figure
- Kapil Sibal
- Allegation Context
- Discovery of burnt cash
- Government's Action
- Impeachment motion
- Sibal's Claim
- Govt. seeks control over judge appointments
Sources
Kapil Sibal: ‘Delhi Police did not do its job… What was the need for CJI to forward Justice Varma report to govt?’
Cash discovery row: Sibal says govt’s intention is to take control of judges’ appointments
Cash Discovery Row: No Evidence Against Judge, Govt Intends to Control Judges' Appointment, Says Sibal
Kapil Sibal: Govt using Justice Yashwant Varma’s ouster to kill Collegium, push for NJAC control again
Justice Varma one of the finest; govt wants to take control of judges appointments: Sibal
