A fire at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Delhi residence led to a cash-recovery controversy, drawing nationwide attention. Former CJI B.R. Gavai described the incident as “unfortunate,” highlighting the importance of parliamentary oversight.
Advocate Karan Umesh Salvi has been appointed as a consultant to assist the panel probing the allegations. The investigation follows the discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence, aiming to examine grounds for his possible removal from the Allahabad High Court.
A special 3-member panel will decide the fate of Justice Yashwant Varma after large amounts of burnt cash were found at his Delhi home. The team includes top judicial minds from the Supreme Court, Madras High Court, and a veteran senior advocate.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set up a special 3-member panel Today (Aug 12) to look into serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The committee will give its report soon before any further action is taken.
Justice Yashwant Varma Row | The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament can begin the removal of a judge even if the Chief Justice of India (CJI) chooses not to recommend it. The Court upheld the independence of Parliament’s authority in such cases.
Supreme Court holds that in-house inquiries against judges are valid despite the 1985 Protection Act. Justice Yashwant Varma’s challenge to the probe process was rejected.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 7) dismissed Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against a report that found him guilty of misconduct. The case began after burnt cash was discovered at his Delhi residence following a fire.
Supreme Court Today (Aug 7) dismissed Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the in-house committee’s findings after cash was found at his residence. The Court upheld the CJI’s procedure and recommendation for his removal.
Supreme Court agrees video of burnt cash at Justice Varma’s residence shouldn’t have been uploaded, but says it doesn’t nullify proceedings. Parliament can independently decide on impeachment.
Today, On 30th July, In the Justice Yashwant Varma case, the Supreme Court observed that “your conduct does not inspire confidence” while reserving its judgment on the constitutional challenge to the in-house procedure, raising serious questions over participation in the internal inquiry process.
