Supreme Court Refuses to Share Report on Cash Recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Residence, Citing RTI Exemptions

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.

Supreme Court Panel Begins Inquiry into Alleged Cash Discovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Residence

New Delhi: 25th March, A three-member committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, has started an inquiry into the alleged discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma. The committee members reached his residence on Tuesday and carried out an inspection, sources said.