Judicial Inquiry Sparks Controversy: Supreme Court Rebukes Rajya Sabha Procedures

The Supreme Court criticized the Rajya Sabha's procedural handling of the motion seeking the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. Judges found the draft decision prepared by the secretary general overstepped administrative duties. The decision not to admit the motion in the Rajya Sabha contrasted with the Lok Sabha's decision to proceed.

The Supreme Court on Friday spotlighted concerns over the procedural handling by the Rajya Sabha regarding the motion for the removal of Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma.

A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed Justice Varma's plea, which challenged the Lok Sabha's proceedings against him, highlighting issues with the Rajya Sabha's drafting process.

The court observed that the Rajya Sabha's secretary general's preparation of a draft decision exceeded administrative boundaries and did not comply with legal expectations, prompting reflections on procedural propriety in judicial inquiries.

(With inputs from agencies.)