Legal luminary Harish Salve criticizes Ex-CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s decision to form an in-house committee and calls for a CBI investigation, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in the burnt cash scandal.
In the Justice Yashwant Varma row, lawyers have approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the earlier ruling. They stated that “criminal law still not set in motion, bribe givers, bribe takers, fixers and brokers remain unscathed.”
Former Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka refused to comment on the merits of the Yashwant Varma case, citing his role in the decision-making process. He stressed the need to protect judges from frivolous FIRs to safeguard judicial independence.
Supreme Court to hear a petition on July 28, 2025, seeking FIR against Justice Varma over cash seizure. Advocate Nedumpara says CJI agreed after he “mentioned” the Article 32 plea.
Kiren Rijiju is calling for unity among political parties regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, citing concerns over judicial corruption. He emphasizes that this serious matter transcends political divides. The parliamentary Monsoon Session is set to begin on July 21, coinciding with rising national security concerns.
In the cash discovery row, a Supreme Court-appointed panel stated the storeroom where burnt cash was found was “under active control of Justice Varma and family,” raising serious questions about the Allahabad High Court judge’s role.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association President called the impeachment move against Justice Yashwant Varma “the victory of the public,” saying it restores trust in the judiciary and shows that people’s voices have truly been heard.
Vice President Dhankhar questioned the delay in FIR in the judge cash case, saying, “Who are the bigger sharks?” He noted the Supreme Court has acted but must now address legacy issues from the 1990s.
Today, On 19th May, Supreme Court to hear petition demanding FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in alleged cash scandal. The plea seeks criminal action in connection with the controversy, raising serious questions over judicial conduct and accountability.
Today, On 8th May, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has sent the 3-member inquiry committee’s report on Justice Yashwant Varma to the President and Prime Minister, along with Justice Varma’s detailed response dated 6th May 2025.
