Crime & Justice / The Times of India
Justice Yashwant Varma took oath as a judge of Allahabad high court despite an ongoing in-house inquiry over semi-burnt cash recovered from his residence. There's no judicial work assigned for now. A PIL was filed to halt the ceremony, and the legal fraternity criticized the decision, urging the Chief Justice to reconsider until the investigation concludes.
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by using 'shraddhanjali' instead of 'adaranjali' in his tribute. BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar demanded a retraction. Congress retaliated, citing similar language used by PM Modi. Both parties exchanged accusations regarding the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, with Congress pointing out BJP's past controversies and failures in honoring the Maratha ruler's legacy.
A war of words erupted between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and BJP over freebie promises in their manifestos for Delhi elections. Kejriwal challenged PM Modi's stance on freebies, while BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva criticized Kejriwal's approach, emphasizing their focus on overall development and empowerment rather than charity.
Delhi Police are probing a potential conspiracy behind recent bomb hoaxes at schools, linked to a student influenced by an NGO associated with a political party. Advanced forensic techniques helped trace the emails to the accused's devices. The investigation aims to uncover broader involvement and motives.