Crime & Law · India
Inquiry Report on Justice Yashwant Varma Tabled in Parliament
An inquiry report concerning Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. The report, which investigated allegations related to cash found at his residence, found lapses and deemed his response evasive. Justice Varma had resigned following the incident where burnt currency notes were discovered. Over 200 MPs had previously demanded his removal. The tabling of the report has generated discussion in political and legal circles.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 12 R 3
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (12 votes, 14 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, Patrika, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Statesman
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer