Today, On 16th January, Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to set up a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges Inquiry Act. The Bench delivered its ruling after reserving judgment on January 8, and declined interference.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar called for an FIR regarding the discovery of partially burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence amid ongoing controversy over his transfer to the Allahabad High Court. A Public Interest Litigation has urged delaying his swearing-in pending inquiries, highlighting concerns about judicial integrity and transparency.
The Supreme Court of India denied an RTI request for the inquiry report regarding cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence, citing judicial independence and confidentiality. The investigation followed a fire that uncovered unaccounted cash, with Justice Varma denying corruption allegations. He faces removal recommendations from the Chief Justice.
The Bar Association criticized the manner in which Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, calling it secretive and inappropriate. They claimed the oath was administered in a “clandestine manner,” without transparency. According to the association, such actions erode public trust in the judiciary. The incident has added […]
The Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru will convene on March 24 to address judicial corruption, emphasizing the need for a robust system to remove corrupt judges. Key proposals include mandatory asset declarations, a fast-track removal system, and enhanced judicial accountability. These measures aim to restore public trust in the legal system.
NEW DELHI: A senior lawyer expressed deep shock and sadness in the Delhi High Court on Friday over reports of a massive cash recovery from the home of Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge did not attend court proceedings that day. The issue was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. Senior advocate Arun Bhardwaj requested that steps be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.