Kanu Sarda

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Senior Special Correspondent at The Week (India)

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How the national capital New Delhi is preparing for eventualities amidst India-Pakistan tensions in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor- The Week

6 days ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

In the backdrop of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after drone attacks in various parts of the border states, New Delhi has also been placed on alert. The attacks have led to the cancellation of leaves for all government officials and the urgent installation of air raid sirens across the national capital. The Delhi Airport remains on high alert.
Media scrutiny necessary in democracy: SC overturns Delhi HC order to remove Wiki page about ANI’s case

6 days ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Highlighting the role of public discourse and media scrutiny in a functioning democracy, the Supreme Court on Friday asserted that courts, as open and transparent institutions, must remain receptive to public observations, debates, and constructive criticism. A bench, comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, emphasised that even when a matter is sub judice, public and media discussions on significant issues should not be stifled.
Cash at Judge house: CJI sends in-house committee report to PM, President for further action

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is understood to have recommended the Union Government to initiate a motion for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. The CJI on Thursday forwarded the inquiry panel’s report on the incident regarding cash at Justice Varma’s residence to the PM and President, along with Justice Varma’s response.
Supreme Court rebukes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over anti-judiciary remarks

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

The Supreme Court of India has rebuked BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his remarks accusing Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna of being responsible for a civil war, calling the remark highly irresponsible and reflective of a penchant for attracting attention.
Cash at judge's house: Can Justice Varma’s inquiry pierce the veil of judicial secrecy?

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

With the Supreme Court of India receiving the three-member in-house committee report about the investigation into the presence of partially charred currency notes discovered at the official Delhi residence of former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, questions have been raised about whether this report would reach its conclusion, unlike the past reports over the years or not.
Landmark transparency push: 21 Supreme Court judges voluntarily disclosed assets

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

In a late-night move marked by a gesture of transparency, the Supreme Court released the asset declarations of 21 out of its 33 sitting judges. The disclosures come just days before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is set to retire on May 13. The move comes in the wake of a resolution signed by all Supreme Court judges on April 1, calling for the declaration of their assets.
Appointment of judges’ relatives to judicial positions: 14 candidates linked to sitting or retired judges

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

The standoff between executive and judiciary is again visible in public domain as many as 29 names have been pending with the government since 2022. The Supreme Court of India’s efforts to promote transparency, has cast a spotlight on another contentious issue pertaining to the appointment of judges’ relatives to judicial positions. Among 221 candidates recommended for High Court judgeships since November 9, 2022, 14 are linked to sitting or retired judges.
Cash-at-home case: Three-member committee submits report, CJI options await

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

With less than a week left for Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna's retirement, all eyes will be on as to what action he will take on the three-member committee report submitted to him regarding the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who was a Delhi High Court judge and then was transferred to Allahabad High Court. On March 22, a three-judge committee was formed under the in-house procedure established by the Supreme Court’s full court in 1999.
Waqf Amendment Act: CJI-designate Justice B.R. Gavai-led bench to hear the case on May 15

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Monday said that the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2024 will be listed before a bench led by CJI-designate Justice B.R. Gavai in view of the fact that he has only few days left before his retirement on May 13. During a brief hearing, CJI Khanna said, “The matter needs detailed hearing.”CJI proposed that the matter be listed before a bench led by Justice BR Gavai on May 15. "I don't want to reserve any judgment or order at the interim stage.
Justice Varma cash scandal: All eyes on CJI Khanna as three-member panel submits inquiry report

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

All eyes will now be on Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna days before his retirement as a three-member judicial committee submitted its report to him following an in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge accused of storing a large amount of cash at his official residence, and whether he would make the report public or not. CJI Khanna will demit his office on May 13, 2025.

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Articles

How the national capital New Delhi is preparing for eventualities amidst India-Pakistan tensions in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor- The Week

Media scrutiny necessary in democracy: SC overturns Delhi HC order to remove Wiki page about ANI’s case

Cash at Judge house: CJI sends in-house committee report to PM, President for further action

Supreme Court rebukes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over anti-judiciary remarks

Cash at judge's house: Can Justice Varma’s inquiry pierce the veil of judicial secrecy?

Landmark transparency push: 21 Supreme Court judges voluntarily disclosed assets

Appointment of judges’ relatives to judicial positions: 14 candidates linked to sitting or retired judges

Cash-at-home case: Three-member committee submits report, CJI options await

Waqf Amendment Act: CJI-designate Justice B.R. Gavai-led bench to hear the case on May 15

Justice Varma cash scandal: All eyes on CJI Khanna as three-member panel submits inquiry report

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