Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned, rendering Lok Sabha removal proceedings infructuous. The move follows corruption allegations linked to burnt cash found at his residence. His resignation allows him to retain pension benefits while potential criminal proceedings may follow
10 April,2026 04:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
In his resignation letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
10 April,2026 01:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The interim stay was issued during a hearing on a petition filed by environmentalist Manish Baviskar, who raised concerns over large-scale cutting of trees, particularly along key roads in the city
09 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent-1775547218209_d.png "Supreme Court begins nine-judge bench hearing on Sabarimala review")
The Supreme Court of India has begun hearings on the Sabarimala temple entry review with a nine-judge bench led by Surya Kant. The case will revisit crucial constitutional issues, including religious freedom, equality, and judicial oversight of faith-based practices
09 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
