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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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Rahul Gandhi’s Tough Talk Amid Congress Struggles: Is Change Really Coming?

 Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to Gujarat sent ripples through the Congress party, as he accused some leaders of aligning with the BJP and warned of a potential purge of “20 to 30 people” if necessary. This blunt statement puzzled many within the party and revived memories of his 2013 promise to radically transform Congress — a promise that never fully materialized.

Gandhi’s growing assertiveness follows recent changes within the party’s leadership, indicating his attempt to reclaim influence three years after veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge became Congress president. While Kharge seems willing to accommodate Gandhi’s moves, some fear this aggressive stance may fuel internal distrust, especially since Gujarat's Assembly elections are still two years away.

Though Gandhi has repeatedly pledged to revamp the party — including boosting women’s representation — tangible progress has been limited. The Congress, once hopeful after securing 99 Lok Sabha seats just nine months ago, now faces fresh setbacks following losses in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi.

Insiders suggest Gandhi’s latest moves reflect his intent to promote younger, ideologically firm figures he deems incorruptible — a sign of dwindling faith in established leaders. However, critics argue his efforts still lack strategic clarity, with his frequent criticism of PM Narendra Modi failing to resonate with voters in a meaningful way.