The Supreme Court panel has called for Justice Yashwant Varma’s removal after finding substantial evidence of misconduct, including testimonies from 10 eyewitnesses who saw cash in his residence. A total of 55 testimonies corroborated the allegations, emphasizing concerns about judicial integrity and the seriousness of unexplained cash at his official domicile.
Justice Yashwant Varma faces impeachment proceedings after a Supreme Court committee found serious misconduct, including unexplained burnt cash at his residence. The committee determined he did not adequately explain the cash’s origins and recommended removal. The Supreme Court has since transferred him but not assigned new duties, leaving further action to the government.
The Central Government plans to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a judicial panel’s findings of misconduct related to unaccounted cash found at his residence. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended impeachment if Varma does not resign. The impeachment motion will require support from Parliament to proceed.
The Supreme Court of India denied an RTI request for the inquiry report regarding cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence, citing judicial independence and confidentiality. The investigation followed a fire that uncovered unaccounted cash, with Justice Varma denying corruption allegations. He faces removal recommendations from the Chief Justice.
On May 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of India rejected Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara’s petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma regarding cash found at his residence after a fire. The Court emphasized the need for proper legal channels before pursuing action and highlighted ongoing inquiries previously conducted.
The Supreme Court of India declined to urgently hear a petition seeking an FIR against Judge Yashwant Varma over credible cash row claims. Petitioners stress the necessity of criminal proceedings, citing a favorable inquiry outcome. Despite the former Chief Justice’s recommendation for resignation, the Judge has not stepped down, intensifying the call for accountability.
Justice Yashwant Varma has declined to resign despite being indicted by an in-house panel over unaccounted cash at his residence. The CJI has forwarded the report to the President and PM, opening doors to impeachment. New Delhi: Justice Yashwant Varma, a High Court judge, has refused to resign even after an internal committee of senior […]
The Bar Association criticized the manner in which Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, calling it secretive and inappropriate. They claimed the oath was administered in a “clandestine manner,” without transparency. According to the association, such actions erode public trust in the judiciary. The incident has added […]
NEW DELHI: 4th April: The Supreme Court of India has suggested that the Delhi High Court should reconstitute its committee for Senior Advocate designations and conduct the process again. This new process should also include candidates whose applireconstitute its Senior Advocate design committeecations were rejected or deferred in the last round of selections in November 2024.
