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'I was floating, trying to find my place': How Diya, an international student, found her footing in Canada
'I was floating, trying to find my place': How Diya, an international student, found her footing in Canada

Time of India

time2 hours ago

  • Time of India

'I was floating, trying to find my place': How Diya, an international student, found her footing in Canada

When Diya Drabu flew from India to Canada in early 2022, she wasn't just crossing continents. She was crossing into an unknown version of herself — one shaped by solitude, cultural dissonance, and eventual self-discovery. As an international student at the University of Waterloo, Diya's experience was far removed from the picture-perfect posts often seen online. Behind her academic success was a young woman learning how to build home from scratch. 'This sharing,' she explained, 'would be a reflection for anyone thinking about studying abroad or wondering what it really feels like, as an international student.' Now wrapping up her third year in the Honours Arts programme with co-op — majoring in Sexualities, Relationships, and Families with a Counselling Specialization, while also minoring in Psychology — Diya has emerged as not just a student, but a community leader, mentor, and storyteller. Her path, however, was not laid out in certainty. Choosing purpose over prestige Diya recalled that her desire to study abroad wasn't rooted in status or rankings. It had been seeded back in Grade 11 during conversations with her parents — driven more by a desire to immerse herself in diverse cultural spaces and to learn in a way that reflected her own values. She was looking, she said, for a programme rooted in 'humanity, relationships, and how we experience our social worlds.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo When they came across the SRF programme at Waterloo, it felt like something rare — interdisciplinary, inclusive, and deeply human. It wasn't just academically sound; it also offered a space where she could bring her Indian cultural perspective into meaningful dialogue. Arrival, and the silence that followed When she arrived in Canada, the temperature was freezing — and so, at times, was the silence. The pandemic had only recently loosened its grip on global routines. Diya remembers feeling an overwhelming mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, gratitude — and then, a creeping sense of disconnection. She said the first few weeks were 'definitely heavy.' There were new systems to understand — public transit, academic logistics, finding buildings across campus. There was no guidebook to teach her how to unpack her life in a country that still felt like a stranger. In between classes, she was just trying to find small moments of joy and grounding. Yet the isolation caught her off guard. She admitted there were days when she felt deeply alone. Homesickness, she said, 'kicked in when I least expected it.' In those moments, spontaneous FaceTime calls with her parents — sometimes even at 2 a.m. Indian time — became her lifeline. The turning point she almost missed Finding her place socially wasn't instant. In her words, she was 'floating, trying to find [her] space in different communities.' For a while, Diya drifted without an anchor. But then something shifted — unexpectedly — at a slam poetry event she almost didn't attend. That evening, she met people who would later become her chosen family in Canada. Reflecting on that moment, she said, 'That event became a turning point,' reminding her that the most meaningful experiences often arise from the most unplanned ones. She came to understand something powerful: community doesn't always arrive fully formed. Sometimes, you have to be the one who builds it — slowly, intentionally, and with courage. From participant to leader From that point on, Diya began gravitating toward spaces that reflected the same openness she had once longed for. In her first year, she became a Connections Lead, working with equity-denied students. That role, she explained, helped her see that she could play a meaningful part in shaping other students' journeys. Since then, she's taken on several student-facing roles — from campus housing and event planning to international student support. Her current co-op role as Global Learning Facilitator has brought her journey full circle, as she now supports other students navigating the same disorientation she once knew. She shared that one of the most fulfilling spaces was the International Peer Community (IPC), where she served as a Community Leader. There, she helped organize multicultural events and supported international students in forming friendships that 'felt like home.' The connections she made in that role — both personal and professional — continue to stay close to her heart. Home is a ritual you carry Through all of this, Diya has remained anchored to her cultural identity. Her growth abroad didn't mean leaving her roots behind — it meant letting them grow stronger, more visible. She admitted that coming from a joint family in a collectivistic society, she deeply longed for the sense of connection she had back home. In response, she created small, grounding rituals: wearing Indian clothes to campus, cooking daal chawal after work, and making intricate mehendi designs when she felt low. 'These simple yet meaningful acts,' she said, 'made me feel at home within myself.' Behind the gloss, the truth Diya was clear-eyed about the fact that studying abroad isn't always what it seems on social media. Yes, it brings opportunity — but it also brings invisible challenges. She explained that the international student experience includes much more than classes: 'Learning how to cook, manage your finances, doing taxes, juggling academics, all while figuring out who you are and who you're becoming.' Even now, there are moments of overwhelm and uncertainty. But in those moments, she leans on her community — the very one she helped build — to remind her of her strength. 'It's not about having everything in place,' she reflected. 'I find it's more about learning, unlearning, and evolving along the way.' A note to the ones who are just beginning To those considering the leap to study abroad, Diya offers this: pack more than just your clothes and books. Bring your language, your culture, your values — they will shape your journey in ways you cannot yet imagine. 'This journey will challenge you, surprise you, but above all, transform you,' she said. 'And if you ever find yourself lost, I hope you remember, that's where the real growth will start to take shape.' In Diya's story, there's no grand triumph or dramatic epiphany. What there is, instead, is something quieter — the steady, often invisible work of building a life from the ground up. And in that quiet, an unshakable truth: sometimes, just showing up is enough. 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India's Grand Mufti steps in to halt Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen
India's Grand Mufti steps in to halt Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen

Khaleej Times

time16-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Khaleej Times

India's Grand Mufti steps in to halt Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen

India's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Kanthapuram, said that he spoke to scholars in Yemen to urge them for the release of 37-year-old Nimish Priya, convicted of murder and set to be executed. The Grand Mufti claims that after his talks, the news of the execution being postponed also came in. "In Islam, instead of killing, there is also a practice of giving Diya (blood money). I requested that they accept Diyaat, as the party is ready here for it. There are talks going on about whether my request has to be accepted. The date of execution was tomorrow (July 16), but it has now been postponed for some days," the Grand Mufti told ANI. The Grand Mufti said that he was not considering her religion but rather her humanity, as he requested her release. "We have demanded this as human beings. If such a demand is accepted, then it will be very easy for Muslims in India. Muslims and Hindus all live on the same platform here," he said. Earlier, Congress leader KC Venugopal also hailed the postponement of the execution, saying that "whoever is involved" in saving the Kerala nurse's life is appreciated. "We got the information that Nimisha Priya's death sentence has been postponed. We all requested the Central government to intervene in the matter, but we got the information that Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Kanthapuram had intervened. Whosoever is involved in saving the life of the woman of Kerala is welcome," Venugopal said. The Mufti's remarks come after sources told ANI earlier that the execution of the 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was postponed following the "concerted efforts" by the Government of India. The execution was earlier set to happen on July 16. According to the sources, the postponement provides additional time for her family to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by Indian officials. These officials have maintained regular communication with Yemeni jail authorities and the prosecutor's office while navigating the sensitivities of the situation to secure this reprieve. "In the case of Ms Nimisha Priya, it has been learnt that the local authorities in Yemen have postponed the execution scheduled for July 16, 2025," the sources stated. On Monday, while giving the Union Government's submission on the case in the Supreme Court, the Attorney General of India (AGI) stated that the Indian government is making every possible effort to help Priya. He further informed the Court that talks are ongoing with Yemeni authorities, including the public prosecutor handling Priya's case, to secure a suspension of the execution order until negotiations can be pursued.

Who is Diya Krishna? Actor and BJP leader's daughter goes viral for posting unfiltered maternity vlog
Who is Diya Krishna? Actor and BJP leader's daughter goes viral for posting unfiltered maternity vlog

Mint

time08-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Mint

Who is Diya Krishna? Actor and BJP leader's daughter goes viral for posting unfiltered maternity vlog

Malayalam actor and BJP leader Krishna Kumar's daughter, Diya Krishna, who is also a well-known social media influencer, is making headlines for her candid maternity vlog that chronicles the birth of her baby boy. Filmed at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, the video gives viewers a raw and emotional glimpse of her childbirth experience. Diya, who documented the journey herself, mentioned in the vlog that she packed her makeup kit along with the baby's essentials, saying, 'I packed my makeup set because I want to look trendy for my child. I don't want to be seen as a mother with pimples. Not that pimples are bad 'cause I look good even with them, but it's all for the extra confidence.' The video has resonated with many for its honest portrayal of labour and delivery. It shows Diya spending her final hours before childbirth surrounded by family. As she entered labour, she was comforted by her husband, Aswin Ganesh, and supported by medical staff. The vlog also captured the powerful moment when the newborn was placed in her arms, leaving her overcome with emotion. Since its release, the clip has gone viral, crossing six million views in just three days. Many praised Diya for breaking away from the typically polished, filtered versions of childbirth often seen online. One viewer on X shared, 'I had been searching for a long time to understand how modern medicine handles childbirth. Unlike other family vlogs, this one includes treatment protocols which I was previously only familiar with through reading or hearing about it.' On Reddit, reactions were divided. While some lauded her openness, others questioned her choice to document such a personal moment. A user wrote, 'Lots of love and respect for Diya Krishna. I can only imagine how difficult the whole process of normal delivery would be for someone who has a phobia of all hospital-related things, including needles, even if she was on epidural. The mental trauma and anxiety a delivery creates in such people is much more long-lasting.' Another remarked, 'Doing videos every 10 hours, they are cashing in the opportunity like crazy.' Diya Krishna is among Kerala's most followed digital creators. Her father, Krishna Kumar, had contested as the BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections but was unsuccessful.

Diya Krishna's delivery video goes viral: Malayalam TV celebs Pearle Maaney and Aswathy Sreekanth laud the family's strength and support
Diya Krishna's delivery video goes viral: Malayalam TV celebs Pearle Maaney and Aswathy Sreekanth laud the family's strength and support

Time of India

time08-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Diya Krishna's delivery video goes viral: Malayalam TV celebs Pearle Maaney and Aswathy Sreekanth laud the family's strength and support

Diya Krishna's delivery vlog is now viral. The video captures her pregnancy and childbirth journey. It shows support from her husband Ashwin and sisters. Celebrities like Pearle Maaney and Sneha Sreekumar praised Diya's courage. They highlighted the importance of emotional support during childbirth. The video sparked conversations about motherhood and family dynamics. It has garnered over 6 million views. Vlogger and influencer Diya Krishna is winning hearts across, as her deeply emotional delivery vlog has gone viral. Titled 'Neeom's Birth Story,' the 51-minute video captures the raw, powerful journey of her pregnancy and childbirth, moving viewers to tears and drawing admiration from celebrities and fans alike. Diya, who has been documenting her pregnancy journey on social media, shared the most personal chapter yet, her delivery, and audiences have responded with an outpouring of love. From the unwavering support of her husband Ashwin, to the emotional reactions of her sisters Hansika and Ahaana seeing their newborn nephew for the first time, the video is a rollercoaster of love, vulnerability, and strength. Actress and TV host Pearle Maaney took to Instagram to express how deeply moved she was by Diya's vlog. Hailing it as the 'fastest 60 lakhs in the history of a family vlogger,' she praised Diya's bravery for sharing such an intimate moment with the world. 'It takes immense courage for a woman to open up her life, especially something as raw, vulnerable, and powerful as childbirth. I cried. Not just because of the pain she went through, but because of the strength she showed in every moment. Thank you, Diya — you didn't just give birth to a baby, you gave birth to courage in the hearts of so many others.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Поза во сне может многое рассказать о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Actress Sneha Sreekumar also shared the video with an emotional message. She highlighted how rare and valuable it is to see a family offer such wholehearted emotional support to a woman during childbirth. 'Diya is truly blessed, and so is Ashwin who stood by her unwaveringly. After years, a baby boy entered their family, and what's wrong in sharing that happiness on social media? How many homes truly offer this kind of emotional backing to their women? This is what makes today's joy so special.' Sneha also touched on her own experience with postpartum mental health, stating: 'Just one toxic person is enough to disturb a woman's emotional rhythm during such a sensitive phase. I've faced it myself — and healing only started when I made a firm decision to never let such people near me again.' TV host and actress Aswathy Sreekanth added her voice to the growing support, praising the shift in societal norms reflected in Diya's video. 'There are lakhs who watched the video and cried, smiled, and wished for something like this in their own lives. From dark, isolated delivery rooms to spaces filled with love and celebration — this is real change. To those who once thought even taking a mother along to a check-up was unnecessary — this is proof that things can be different.' More than just a viral video, Diya's vlog has sparked meaningful conversations around motherhood, emotional support, postpartum care, and shifting family dynamics. With over 6 million views and counting, Neeom's Birth Story has touched hearts and started a movement of positivity and awareness.

Why judiciary stares at potential first impeachment of a high court judge
Why judiciary stares at potential first impeachment of a high court judge

India Today

time07-07-2025

  • Politics
  • India Today

Why judiciary stares at potential first impeachment of a high court judge

(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated July 14, 2025)In the complex world of Indian politics, where decisions are often made behind closed doors, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju is on a sensitive mission. He is working to gather support from leaders across party lines for what could be a landmark moment in India's judicial history—the first impeachment of a high court judge, Justice Yashwant story that began with a fire in the judge's outhouse now transcends a simple corruption scandal. It lays bare the fault lines between India's judiciary and executive, exposing tensions that have simmered since the nation's founding. Dark clouds are gathering over the capital in more ways than one, and as the monsoon session of Parliament approaches, the case raises profound questions about evidence, process and power. Who watches the watchers when the watchers themselves stand accused? And what happens when the machinery of accountability becomes a weapon in institutional warfare? THE FIRE THAT LIT A THOUSAND QUESTIONS March 14, 2025, began as an ordinary Friday for the residents of Tughlaq Crescent, Delhi's tree-lined avenue housing judges and diplomats. Justice Varma, then serving on the Delhi High Court, was away in Bhopal with his wife. His daughter Diya remained at the No. 30 official residence, a sprawling bungalow. The household staff went about their routines, the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) guards maintained their posts, and nothing suggested that this night would alter the trajectory of Indian approximately 11:35 pm, Diya heard what she later described as an explosion. Racing toward the sound with household staff, she discovered flames erupting from a locked storeroom situated near the servants' quarters, separated from the main residence by a boundary wall. Neither the CRPF personnel nor the guards stationed at the main gate initially responded, a detail that would later fuel conspiracy the Delhi Fire Services arrived, breaking open the padlocked door with the help of security personnel, they encountered a scene that defied explanation. Station officer Manoj Mehlawat's spontaneous exclamation, captured on a firefighter's phone video, gave the case its most memorable soundbite: 'Mahatma Gandhi mein aag lag rahi hai (Mahatma Gandhi is on fire)'. The reference was unmistakable: stacks of 500-rupee notes bearing Gandhi's image lay burning on the floor, some charred, others half-consumed by fire brigade's divisional officer, Suman Kumar, would later testify that he had 'never seen anything like it' in his career. Multiple witnesses, including firefighters and police personnel, described currency notes piled up to one and a half feet high. Yet what happened next, or rather, what didn't happen, would prove equally significant. The Delhi Police took no action to secure evidence. No seizure memo was prepared, no panchnama drawn up. Not a single currency note was preserved for forensic examination. By dawn, the burnt cash had vanished, reportedly removed by persons unknown while the crime scene lay unguarded. News of the midnight fire might have remained buried in routine police logs had not someone—the identity remains unknown—leaked the information to the media days later. The story exploded across news channels as the image of currency burning at a judge's residence struck at something fundamental in public Supreme Court's institutional machinery responded with uncharacteristic speed. Within days, then Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, requested a preliminary report from Delhi High Court chief justice D.K. Upadhyaya, who said that 'the entire matter warrants a deeper probe'. The SC collegium, in an extraordinary meeting, proposed Varma's immediate transfer to his parent high court in Allahabad, a clear signal the judiciary was distancing itself from potential Varma's actions, or lack thereof, on his return to Delhi on March 15 would later become central to the case against him. He did not visit the burnt storeroom immediately. He filed no police complaint about what he would later claim was a conspiracy to frame him. He accepted his transfer to the Allahabad HC without protest. To his critics, this behaviour suggested guilt. To his defenders, it reflected the shock and confusion of a man blindsided by events beyond his March 22, CJI Khanna constituted a three-member committee including Justices Sheel Nagu (Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana HC), G.S. Sandhawalia (Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC) and Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka HC to conduct an 'inhouse inquiry'. Their 64-page report, submitted on May 3, reads like a judicial indictment. The committee found that 'cash/money was found in the storeroom' based on 'direct and electronic evidence'. More damningly, they concluded that access to this room was under the 'covert or active control of Justice Varma and his family members'. Through what they termed 'strong inferential evidence', they determined that Varma's most trusted staff, private secretary Rajinder Singh Karki and domestic helpers, had removed the burnt cash in the early hours of March allegedly instructed firefighters not to mention currency in their reports. The storeroom was cleaned the next day, destroying potential evidence. When questioned, household staff claimed ignorance but the committee found these denials unconvincing when weighed against the independent testimony of fire and police significantly, the committee addressed Justice Varma's defence, or lack thereof. His claim that the storeroom was accessible to outsiders was contradicted by security personnel who testified that the area was always locked and monitored. His failure to report a conspiracy, if he truly believed one existed, struck the committee as the other side, Justice Varma's objections went beyond mere procedure. The committee, he noted, had already framed its inquiry around three presumptive questions: How does he account for the money in the room? What was its source? Who removed it? These questions, Varma argued, assumed that the money he claimed never belonged to him was his. Also, the committee's fact-finding mandate meant it operated without the safeguards of a proper judicial inquiry, no examination of witnesses on oath, no rules of evidence, no formal procedures to check the testimony's veracity. 1. Panel took stock of 55 witness testimonies, forensic examination of videos/ photos, as well as triangulation of electronic and call records to come to its findingsadvertisement2. Multiple visuals of charred currency retrieved. In one video, a fire officer is heard saying, 'Mahatma Gandhi mein aag lag rahi hai bhai,' referring to the image on the Rs 500 notes3. Varma's private secretary Rajinder Karki led clean-up after the blaze, raising concerns about deliberate tampering. Karki talked to Justice Varma at 1:23 am on March 15, the window when evidence may have been removed4. Varma's daughter Diya initially admitted knowing about the burnt cash on March 15, later attempted to retract statement5. Hard disk of CCTV camera monitoring storeroom is missing. Panel concluded that if footage supported his claims, Varma had ample time to produce it to prove his innocence6. When questioned by the CJI, Justice Varma could not account for the origin/ownership of the cash allegedly found at his premises QUESTIONS OVER THE INVESTIGATIONWhen CJI Khanna, acting on the committee's report, advised Varma to resign within 48 hours, the judge's response was unequivocal. His letter of June 6 rejecting this advice struck notes of both defiance and despair. 'To accept such advice would imply my acquiescence to a process and outcome that I respectfully consider to be fundamentally unjust,' he nothing illustrates the case's irregularities more starkly than what investigators chose not to investigate. Former law minister Kapil Sibal, reviewing the case, identifies gaps that seem less like oversights and more deliberate omissions. No forensic examination determined the fire's cause. Justice Varma's claim of an explosion was dismissed without investigation. The CCTV cameras monitoring the storeroom, potentially the most crucial evidence, had mysteriously stopped working, their data irretrievably lost by the time investigators sought it. The committee noted this failure but drew no adverse inference, instead blaming Justice Varma for not preserving footage even though he had 10 days to do so and prove his Delhi Police's conduct raised even more questions. Here were law enforcement officers witnessing evidence of a serious crime, yet they took no action. When questioned later, the officers claimed that they were told by superiors that 'higher-ups are involved' and they should take no further action. This investigative paralysis extended to the committee itself. While acknowledging police conduct as 'slipshod', they declined to probe deeper, stating it was 'not part of their remit'. They made no attempt to trace where the cash originated, whether it was genuine or counterfeit, or how it came to be in the storeroom. The amount itself remained a matter of speculation; media reports suggested Rs 15 crore, but no official count was ever IMPEACHMENT PUZZLEAs Parliament prepares for Justice Varma's impeachment, the process itself has become contentious. Under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, impeachment follows a prescribed route: MPs submit a motion, the speaker or chairman admits it, a three-judge panel investigates, and only if found guilty does Parliament debate and vote. This statutory process includes crucial safeguards, including right to legal representation and evidence taken on minister Rijiju has suggested the government views this case as 'slightly different', hinting they might bypass the statutory inquiry since an inhouse committee has already submitted a report. This approach has alarmed constitutional experts. As Indira Jaising, who participated in India's first (unsuccessful) impeachment proceedings against an SC judge in 1991, warned, conflating the inhouse procedure with statutory requirements 'undermines Justice Varma's right to a fair procedure' and violates the law government's selective urgency becomes more apparent when contrasted with another pending impeachment. Since December 2024, 55 Rajya Sabha MPs have sought action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad HC for alleged inflammatory communal remarks at a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) event. Six months later, Vice-President and RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar claims he's still verifying signatures. Meanwhile, Dhankhar wrote to the CJI asking him not to proceed with an inhouse inquiry against Justice Yadav, yet he now champions swift action against Justice Varma based solely on such an inquiry. THE DEEPER GAMEThe impeachment drama is also set to become a test case in the ongoing struggle between India's judiciary and the Modi government. Since the SC struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) in 2015, declaring it unconstitutional for giving the executive too much power over judicial appointments, tensions have escalated. The government has chafed at the collegium system, where judges appoint judges, viewing it as unaccountable. Various ministers and even V-P Dhankhar have publicly criticised judicial overreach and called for greater executive oversight. The Varma case provides potent ammunition. Here's a judge with unexplained cash, and the judiciary's own investigation found him guilty. What better argument for external oversight?Yet the implications run deeper. Some experts say that by accepting an inhouse report as grounds for impeachment, by bypassing statutory safeguards, the government could set precedents that fundamentally alter judicial independence. Today's weapon against allegedly corrupt judges could become tomorrow's tool for removing inconvenient Varma himself represents a puzzling target. Colleagues describe him as brilliant, particularly in tax law. No whispers of impropriety marked his career. His judgments have reflected careful reasoning rather than ideological bias. Meanwhile, the fundamental mysteries remain unresolved. Whose money was burning that night? How did it arrive in a locked storeroom? The fire's cause stays unexplained. The judge mentioned an explosion while fire officers doubted the short-circuit theory. Yet no forensic examination occurred. The missing CCTV footage that might have shown who accessed the storeroom has also gaps matter because they transform what should be a search for truth into an exercise in presumption. The committee's logic that Varma must be guilty because he couldn't prove his innocence, inverts fundamental principles of justice. As Sibal observed, 'Under which principle of criminal law can you find somebody guilty on a presumption?'Justice Yashwant Varma will likely enter history as India's first successfully impeached judge. But his removal may prove a pyrrhic victory for those seeking judicial accountability. Also, more fundamental questions of systemic judicial corruption remain unanswered. The case underscores the urgent need for structural judicial reforms that eliminate the possibility of unaccounted cash lying hidden in a judge's A JUDGE IS IMPEACHED (Photo: Arun Kumar) In India, a judge of the Supreme Court or a high court can be removed through impeachment, which involves a specific process outlined in the Constitution and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Here's a breakdown of the process:1) Initiation: A motion for impeachment can be initiated in either the Lok Sabha (at least 100 members must sign) or the Rajya Sabha (at least 50 members must sign). In case of Justice Varma, the motion has already been admitted in Parliament2) Investigation: The presiding officer (speaker of the Lok Sabha or chairman of Rajya Sabha) can refer the motion to a three-member committee for investigation. This committee typically includes the Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge, a High Court Chief Justice, and a distinguished jurist. In case of Justice Varma, the Supreme Court's three-member inquiry committee has already recommended his impeachment. There is no clarity if Parliament will go by this recommendation or form a committee of its own to probe the allegations against Justice Varma3) Parliamentary Approval: If the committee finds the judge guilty, the report is presented to the respective House. For the motion to be successful, it must be passed by a special majority (two-thirds of those present and voting, and a majority of the total membership) in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The monsoon session of Parliament is likely to see debate and voting on Justice Varma's impeachment.4) Presidential Order: If both Houses pass the motion with the required majority, it is sent to the President, who then issues an order for the judge's removalSubscribe to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch

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