Justice Yashwant Verma has refused to vacate his Delhi bungalow after being transferred to the Allahabad High Court, with CRPF security still in place. His remark, “I’ll keep coming back,” has triggered debate over judicial propriety and official housing norms.
Today, On 5th April, Justice Yashwant Varma has taken oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, even as he faces corruption allegations. He was recently transferred from the Delhi High Court after cash was found at his home during a fire incident last month. An internal inquiry is currently underway. The situation has raised questions, but the judicial process continues.
A petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking to prevent Justice Yashwant Varma from taking oath. The PIL refers to an ongoing in-house inquiry ordered by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding the discovery of “four to five semi-burnt sacks” of Indian currency notes at Justice Varma’s residence. The notes were reportedly recovered after a fire incident last month, raising concerns over possible misconduct. The plea urges the court to withhold his oath until the investigation is complete.