Archive · 24 Jun 2025
MPs Clash Over Judicial Impeachment and Cash Recovery Issues
Some politicians are acting differently towards two judges.
One judge is facing removal for making controversial comments, and the politicians want him gone.
However, another judge had a large amount of cash found at his home, and these same politicians haven't said much.
People are noticing this and questioning whether the politicians are being fair, or if their actions are based on their political goals.
The politicians are also discussing rules for judges, like how long they should wait before taking new jobs after retiring.
MPs question lack of action in Justice Varma's case involving recovered cash.
Opposition faces criticism for demanding impeachment of Justice Yadav but remaining silent on Justice Varma.
A Supreme Court committee confirmed cash recovery at Justice Varma's residence and recommended his dismissal.
MPs demand a code of conduct for judges and restrictions on post-retirement assignments.
The contrasting responses raise questions about ethics and political motivations.
- Who
- Opposition MPs, Justice Shekhar Yadav, Justice Yashwant Varma.
- What
- Controversy surrounding the contrasting responses of MPs to allegations against two High Court judges: Shekhar Yadav and Yashwant Varma.
- When
- Ongoing, with events in December 2024 and March 2025.
- Where
- India, concerning the Allahabad High Court.
- Why
- Questions of selective outrage and political motivation regarding judicial integrity.
MPs Demanding Action Against Justice Yadav
Critics Questioning Selective Outrage
Judicial Accountability
MPs Demanding Action Against Justice Yadav
Advocates for swift removal of Justice Yadav based on his remarks.
Critics Questioning Selective Outrage
Believe there should be a thorough investigation into Justice Varma's cash recovery.
- Justice Yadav Issue
- Impeachment notice due to alleged communal remarks
- Justice Varma Issue
- Cash recovery at his residence
- Supreme Court Committee
- Confirmed cash recovery; recommended Justice Varma's dismissal
- Opposition Response
- Strong demand for Justice Yadav's impeachment; silence on Justice Varma
- MPs Demand
- Code of conduct for judges and restrictions on post-retirement assignments.
Sources
RS Secretariat confirms 44 MPs’ signatures to remove HC Judge Yadav; Sibal, 9 others yet to verify
RS Secretariat confirms 44 MPs’ signatures to remove HC Judge Yadav; Sibal, 9 others yet to verify
Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'
MPs question silence on judge’s cash stash, demand code of conduct for judiciary - Telegraph India