The inquiry panel probing the recovery of half-burnt currency from a judge’s residence has given him only six weeks to submit his reply. No further extension will be allowed as the Lok Sabha–backed removal process moves forward.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash controversy allegations. Advocate Mathews Nedumpara argues for a criminal case instead of a transfer, challenging prior rulings that protect judges from such inquiries. Justice Varma denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy against him.
New Delhi, March 26: Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who is under investigation after burnt cash was allegedly found at his home, met a team of senior lawyers on Wednesday. This meeting took place ahead of his scheduled appearance before an in-house inquiry committee set up by the Supreme Court. According to sources, Justice Varma sought legal advice from senior advocates Siddharth Aggarwal, Maneka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju, and advocate Tara Narula. These lawyers visited his official residence at Lutyens’ Delhi to discuss the legal aspects of the case and his response to the allegations.
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.
