Today, On 26th March, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking an FIR over cash found at a High Court judge’s residence. The Supreme Court advised petitioners to refrain from making public statements regarding the case. The discovery has raised concerns about judicial accountability and ethics. With the urgent plea rejected, the matter now awaits further legal proceedings.
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.
Lawyers from the Allahabad High Court Bar Association are set to begin an indefinite strike on March 25 in protest against Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court. The bar association opposes his transfer, seeking an inquiry into allegations of corruption stemming from large cash found at his residence.
Today, On 24th March, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called the handling of the Justice Yashwant Varma case “impactful and transparent” amid the ongoing controversy over unaccounted cash. On Monday evening, the Supreme Court Collegium formally approved Justice Varma’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The decision now awaits final approval from the central government.
Today, On 24th March, The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. The decision was finalized after discussions in two separate meetings, held on March 20 and March 24. This move has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the transfer. The development comes amid ongoing debates surrounding Justice Varma’s recent controversies.
A fire broke out in the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Varma’s home, On March 14, where a large amount of cash was reportedly found. This incident has led to many doubts and concerns about what really happened. Officials have not yet explained where the money came from or why it was there. As more questions arise, the issue is getting a lot of attention from the public and legal experts.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legal immunity given to judges from immediate criminal prosecution. The petitioners, including lawyers and concerned citizens, have asked the court to review the 1991 judgment in K. Veeraswami v. Union of India, which requires the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) approval before an FIR can be registered against a sitting judge.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March: The Delhi High Court has immediately taken away judicial responsibilities from Justice Yashwant Varma after a large amount of cash was reportedly discovered at his residence. The decision was announced through an official circular on Monday, raising serious concerns over the issue. The High Court circular further stated that the court master of Division Bench-III, which was led by Justice Yashwant Varma, “will give dates in matters.” This means that ongoing cases under his jurisdiction will now be managed by the court master until further decisions are made.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has convened a meeting to discuss judicial accountability following allegations of cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence. The meeting, involving BJP and Congress leaders, aims to address concerns raised about corruption and constitutional amendments. An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the matter further.
