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CJI to reconsider Justice Varma’s transfer recommendation amidst protests from Bar leaders

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has been on an indefinite strike for two days in protest against the proposed transfer of Justice Varma to the High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:
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CJI to reconsider Justice Varma’s transfer recommendation amidst protests from Bar leaders

New Delhi: Allahabad High Court Bar Association Chief Anil Tiwari on Thursday said that CJI Sanjiv Khanna has given assurance to bar leaders to consider their demand against Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma's transfer to the Allahabad High Court.  

Notably, he, along with other members of six Bar associations of different High Courts met the CJI and other SC collegium members to discuss the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. 

They deliberated upon the memorandum of the bar bodies and assured consideration of their demand, Tiwari said follwoing the meeting with the collegium membders. 

He also inform that the Allahabad High Court Bar body would reconsider whether or not to continue with the indefinite strike.

Notably, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association has been on an indefinite strike for two days in protest against the proposed transfer of Justice Varma to the High Court. 

Reportedly cash was discovered following a fire at Justice Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence on March 14. 

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