Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the High Court Chief Justice to express displeasure over the "clandestine" manner in which Justice Yashwa Verma was administered the oath of his office on Saturday.
The Supreme Court on Friday posted for hearing on April 8 an application of mosque committee against the Allahabad High Court's order allowing the impleadment of ASI and Centre in the main suits in the Mathura Krishna Janambhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly criticised the Prayagraj Development Authority for demolition of some houses without following due process of law and remarked that this "shocks our conscience".
The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) on Monday hosted a farewell ceremony for Justice Chandra Dhari Singh, following the Central Government's approval of the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation for his transfer to the Allahabad High Court.
Senior Advocate Dr Adish C. Aggarwala, Chairman of the All India Bar Association and former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, has issued a statement regarding the recent incident involving the alleged burning of currency notes at the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Verma.
"March 28 (2025) is the blackest day in the Indian Judicial system. A man who is facing charges of corruption is going to take oath in Allahabad High Court," the Bar association president told ANI.
The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued three distinct notifications approving the transfer of judges to the Allahabad High Court based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations.
The decision came after thorough consultation with the Chief Justice of India. Justice Singh has been directed to assume his new responsibilities at the Allahabad High Court without delay.
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma when he assumes charge as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court.