Indiatimes iconIndiatimesSep 14, 2026

'Why wasn't FIR slapped on Justice Varma?' Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani

Leading lawyers called for judicial reform and increased transparency in the system. They questioned the lack of an FIR after cash was found at a judge's residence.

'Why wasn't FIR slapped on Justice Varma?' Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani

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Leading lawyers called for judicial reform and increased transparency in the system.

They questioned the lack of an FIR after cash was found at a judge's residence.

Chief Justice Surya Kant defended the judiciary's internal complaint redressal mechanism.

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Leading lawyers called for judicial reform and increased transparency in the system. They questioned the lack of an FIR after cash was found at a judge's residence. Chief Justice Surya Kant defended the judiciary's internal complaint redressal mechanism.

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  • Lawyers also criticized the opaqueness in judicial appointments and transfers.

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