Highlights: SC Collegium recommends Justice Varma's transfer back to Allahabad HC amid cash row

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Judge cash row: SC Collegium recommends Justice Varma's transfer back to Allahabad HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has officially recommended the transfer of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, to his parent high court, the Allahabad High Court. The move comes amid growing controversy following a fire that broke out at Justice Varma's residence on March 14. 

 

Reports from the fire department indicated that stacks of semi-burnt currency notes were found in the storeroom where the fire had occurred. However, Justice Varma has strongly denied these claims, asserting that there was no truth to the allegations.

4:35 PM

MPs to receive salary, allowance, and pension hike

The Central government has approved a significant hike in the salaries, allowances, and pensions for Members of Parliament (MPs), set to take effect from April 1, 2023 (back dated). A gazette notification issued on Monday outlined the details of the increase, marking a 24 per cent rise in MPs' monthly salaries.

 

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs will receive a monthly salary of Rs 1.24 lakh, up from the previous amount of Rs 1 lakh. Additionally, their daily allowance will be raised from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.Former MPs will also see an increase in their pensions, with the monthly pension revised from Rs 25,000 to Rs 31,000. Furthermore, the additional pension for each year of service beyond five years will increase from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500.

 

This revision is the first such update since April 2018, when the last revision of MPs' salaries, allowances, and pensions was implemented.

 

 The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has confirmed that these changes aim to reflect the increased responsibilities and costs faced by parliamentarians.

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Nagpur violence: Civic authorities demolish house of key accused Fahim Khan

Civic authorities have begun demolishing the house of Fahim Khan, one of the key accused in the incident, citing unauthorised construction. According to Additional Commissioner of Police Sanjay Patil, the demolition operation is being carried out by the municipal authorities, with full police support to ensure law and order.

 

Patil said, “Civic authorities are demolishing the house of Nagpur violence key accused Fahim Khan over unauthorized construction. The police have deployed officials, including a DCP, two ACPs, 15 officers, and 150 other personnel for this. Everything is going on peacefully.”

 

The demolition of Khan's property follows the violent clashes that erupted after a row over Aurangzeb's tomb. 

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Shinde Sena workers who vandalised Kunal Kamra's stand-up venue get bail.

Shinde Sena workers who vandalised Kunal Kamra's stand-up venue - Habitat Studio - get bail. 

 

The police had arrested 11 individuals in relation to the vandalism at the studio where Kamra stand-up show was performed. 

 

Police complaints have been filed against those believed responsible for the vandalism and against Kamra for his alleged derogatory remarks. Habitat Studio announced that they were shutting down after the vandalism.

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Sambhal lawyers protest arrest of Zafar Ali, claim police bias

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