Jethmalani: Why wasn't FIR slapped on Varma?

Mahesh Jethmalani raises tough questions on the judiciary

On 14th September (Monday), senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani raised serious concerns over the glaring lapses within the judiciary and pointed out the factors behind its declining credibility among the public. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, he highlighted the scandal surrounding former Justice Yashwant Varma, the lack of transparency in collegium appointments, the absence of a database tracking complaints against judges, corruption within tr…

Jethmalani: Why wasn't FIR slapped on Varma?

Leading lawyers called for judicial reform and increased transparency in the system. They questioned the lack of an FIR after cash was found at a judge's residence. Chief Justice Surya Kant defended the judiciary's internal complaint redressal mechanism. He stated that most complaints arise from disgruntled litigants after court reversals. Lawyers also criticized the opaqueness in judicial appointments and transfers.

Bar Should Belong to Lawyers Who Know the Law, Not Judges: Mahesh Jethmalani Calls for Action Against ‘fixer Lawyers’

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Monday said the Bar needed to seriously introspect on its own role in fomenting delay and corruption in the legal system, asserting that corruption in the judiciary and tribunals could not take place without lawyers who facilitate bribery. India News | Bar Should Belong to Lawyers Who Know the Law, Not Judges: Mahesh Jethmalani Calls for Action Against ‘fi…

Jethmalani: Why wasn’t FIR slapped on Varma?

NEW DELHI: Leading lawyers Harish Salve and Mahesh Jethmalani Monday advocated a reset in the judiciary, as happened after the Emergency, and said the complaint redressal mechanism needs to be reformed for the public to continue reposing faith in the institution.Referring to the unprecedented discovery of burning cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence in March […]