CJI BR Gavai Insists on Proper Addressing of Judge Yashwant Varma

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai objected to Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara addressing Justice Yashwant Varma as only \"Varma.\" CJI Gavai emphasized that Justice Varma should be addressed as a \"Justice\" since he is still a Judge of the High Court.

Nedumpara sought urgent listing of a writ petition seeking FIR registration against Justice Varma. CJI Gavai questioned Nedumpara's intention to dismiss the petition immediately. Nedumpara insisted on the need for an FIR and investigation, referring to Justice Varma's own petition challenging in-house proceedings.

CJI Gavai disapproved of Nedumpara addressing the judge informally and reminded him to show respect. Nedumpara defended his stance, leading to a brief exchange with CJI Gavai.

The Supreme Court had earlier dismissed a writ petition by Nedumpara in March and later disposed of another petition in May, directing him to approach Central Government authorities for the FIR.

According to the source: Live Law.