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Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed the petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. The plea challenged the findings of a three-judge in-house inquiry committee and the recommendation of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. The case stems from an incident on March 14, when a fire broke out at Justice Varma’s official residence in Delhi during his tenure as a judge of the Delhi High Court. Fire tenders allegedly discovered unaccounted cash at the premises. Justice Varma was not present at the residence at the time of the incident.

Justice B.R. Gavai Takes Oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India On May 14, 2025, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap. Justice Gavai succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on May 13. The 64-year-old will serve as CJI for over six months, with his term concluding on November 23. A Historic Appointment: Dalit Representation at the Apex Justice Gavai's appointment is historically significant, as he becomes only the second person from the Dalit community to rise to the position of Chief Justice of India. The first was Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in 2007. His elevation is seen as a moment of both pride and progress in a country still grappling with deep-rooted social inequalities. From Slums to Supreme Court: Early Life and Education Born on November 24, 1960, in the Frezarpura slum of Amravati, M...

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India: Key Milestones and Achievements In a significant ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 11, 2024, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu. A legal stalwart with a career spanning over three decades, Justice Khanna has contributed to the judiciary with remarkable judgments and decisions on critical issues. Here’s an in-depth look at his career and the ceremony that marked his elevation to the top judicial post. The Swearing-In Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan The oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by several prominent figures, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other Union Cabinet ministers. The gathering of key dignitaries, retired judges, and former Chief Justices underscored the event’s importance and the profound respect f...