The Allahabad High Court Bar Association opposed the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma following the discovery of unaccounted cash at his residence. The Bar Association expressed concerns over the decision, questioning the integrity of the judiciary and highlighting the judicial vacancy crisis. The Supreme Court initiated an internal probe, discussing potential resignation or an in-house inquiry for Justice Varma.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of ignoring development in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah emphasised the Modi government’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and highlighted the abrogation of Article 370 as a fulfillment of the vision of the Constitution’s architects.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously voted to dismiss Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar on March 21, marking the first time in Israel’s history that the domestic security agency’s head was fired. Netanyahu cited a lack of confidence in Bar following the October 7 Hamas attack. Bar rejected the claims, warning that the move was aimed at halting the ‘Qatargate’ probe into Doha’s influence in Israeli decision-making. The decision triggered mass protests across Israel, with opposition figures and President Isaac Herzog expressing concern.2:00 NETANYAHU AIDE CALLS BAR “THREAT TO DEMOCRACY”3:16 BAR REJECTS CLAIMS, HINTS ‘QATARGATE PROBE’ AT RISK5:49 ISRAELI PRESIDENT, OPPOSITION LEADER SLAMS BAR’S DISMISSAL7:35 ANTI-GOVT PROTESTS RAGE ACROSS ISRAEL n18oc_crux