Supreme Court rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s challenge to ‘unilateral’ formation of inquiry panel by Speaker
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Why in news
The Supreme Court rejected a petition by Justice Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's 'unilateral' formation of an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of burnt currency.
Background
A bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta reviewed the petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, formed the committee to investigate burnt currency found on his premises.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Dipankar Datta: Presided over the Supreme Court bench that rejected the petition.
- FactThe Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament holds the ultimate authority to decide on the removal of a judge based on the inquiry report.
For Mains
Q. Examine the extent of the Speaker's discretionary powers in parliamentary proceedings and the judicial oversight over such administrative decisions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing the Speaker's internal authority with the principle of procedural fairness.
- Judicial deference: The limits of judicial review over the internal administrative actions of the Parliament.
- Accountability mechanisms: Ensuring transparency in the formation of inquiry committees involving judicial officers.
Keywords: Judicial Review · Parliamentary Privileges · Procedural Propriety · Separation of Powers · Administrative Discretion
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