A huge pile of unaccounted cash was found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house after a fire incident. CJI Sanjiv Khanna has set up a high-level committee and halted his judicial duties.
The recent controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has exposed deep-rooted corruption in the Indian judiciary, challenging the belief that judges cannot be wrong. Despite past allegations and investigations, significant reforms are needed to enhance accountability and restore public trust in the judicial system.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay submitted a report regarding alleged cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence after a fire incident. The Supreme Court collegium will review the findings and may take further action. The court clarified that Justice Varma’s transfer is unrelated to the inquiry.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve has once again criticized the Supreme Court’s Collegium system, calling himself a “trenchant critic” of it. He said that the system is “not equipped” to handle cases like the one involving Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The controversy revolves around reports that large amounts of cash were recovered from Justice Varma’s house. Mr. Salve has now called for the judge’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court to be put on hold until more clarity emerges.
NEW DELHI: A senior lawyer expressed deep shock and sadness in the Delhi High Court on Friday over reports of a massive cash recovery from the home of Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge did not attend court proceedings that day. The issue was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. Senior advocate Arun Bhardwaj requested that steps be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
Today, On 21st March, Several media reports claim that a large amount of cash was unexpectedly found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence. The discovery happened when fire brigade officials arrived to extinguish a fire at his house. Following the incident, Justice Varma has gone on leave, raising questions about judicial accountability. The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court are yet to make an official statement on the matter.
Today, On 16th May, The Delhi High Court approved SpiceJet’s appeal, overturning a previous order to refund Rs. 270 crore to Kalanithi Maran. This marks a legal victory for SpiceJet in the long-standing dispute with Maran. The court upheld an Arbitral Award, overturning the previous order and setting aside the refund directive. This decision is significant for the airline.