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SC Panel Visits Justice Yashwant Varma’s Residence: Who Are the Three Judges on the Inquiry Committee?

  A three-member inquiry committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, commenced its investigation into Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s conduct, visiting his home on Tuesday afternoon. Justice Varma is facing scrutiny after bundles of burnt currency were allegedly found at his residence during a fire. The inquiry panel includes Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka High Court. The committee spent approximately 45 minutes at Justice Varma’s residence. Inquiry Committee Members: Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Nagu launched his legal career in 1987 and focused primarily on civil and constitutional cases at the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur bench before becoming an additional judge in 2011. He was promoted to a permanent judge in 2013. In May 2024, he was appointed Acting Chief Justice of t...
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Delhi High Court Strengthens Bench with Two New Judges

 The Delhi High Court has appointed two additional judges, increasing its total strength to 41. This move aims to address the growing backlog of cases and improve the efficiency of the judicial system. Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma administered the oath to Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Rekha Palli, both of whom bring extensive legal expertise to the bench.

With an increasing number of pending cases, the Delhi High Court has been under pressure to expedite hearings and deliver timely verdicts. The newly appointed judges are expected to contribute significantly to clearing the backlog, ensuring faster resolution of disputes.

Legal experts have welcomed the appointments, stating that an expanded bench will enhance the judicial system's capacity to handle complex cases, including those related to constitutional law, commercial disputes, and public interest litigations.

The move is part of a larger effort to strengthen the judiciary and improve access to justice for citizens. The government has also been urged to continue filling vacant judicial positions in other high courts across the country to ensure the efficient functioning of the legal system.

The Delhi High Court is now better equipped to handle the increasing workload, and the impact of these appointments is expected to be felt in the coming months.