Kapil Sibal Challenges Constitutional Validity of Varma Case Inquiry

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized the Supreme Court's in-house inquiry into Justice Yashwant Varma's case, questioning its constitutional validity. Sibal emphasized the need for investigations under the Judges Inquiry Act and criticized government attempts to protect Justice Shekhar Yadav amid allegations of communal remarks.

Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP, has raised questions about the constitutional relevance of the Supreme Court's in-house inquiry into the case of Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.

Sibal argues that such an investigation should be conducted under the Judges Inquiry Act. He expressed concern over the government's role in allegedly protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav, who faces accusations of making communal remarks.

Sibal underscores that any inquiry should follow constitutional procedures and not rely on in-house methods established by the courts.

(With inputs from agencies.)