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Cash row: HCBA seeks justice Varma’s impeachment, CBI, ED probe

The High Court Bar Association, Allahabad, on Monday again opposed the proposed transfer of justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi HC to Allahabad HC and decided to completely abstain from judicial work from Tuesday till further notice. The HCBA not only opposed justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to Allahabad high court or its Lucknow bench but also to any other high court. HCBA president and senior advocate Anil Tiwari said, “We went on a token strike on Monday to demonstrate after a protest against the Supreme Court recommending on March 20, transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High court. After which an emergent meeting of the bar was called in which lawyers decided to abstain from judicial work till further notice.” Joint secretary of the Bar Association, Sumit Kumar Srivastava, said the Association had opposed the transfer of justice Varma to Allahabad and news surfaced in the media that the Supreme court had not made any such recommendations.

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Justice Yashwant Varma cash row: Top cop visits home with team, will inspect room where fire broke out

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Justice Yashwant Varma cash row: Top cop visits home with team, will inspect room where fire broke out

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A Delhi Police team, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police on Wednesday visited the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the investigation into the alleged discovery of cash, a PTI report quoting official sources, said. In the wake of the controversy, the apex court Collegium recommended the repatriation of Justice Varma, who was de-rostered by …

15 hours, 46 minutes ago

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday refused an urgent mentioning of a petition seeking the registration of a first information report and an investigation into the reported discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. “The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any judicial …

CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

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The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma gained momentum on Tuesday as the three-judge panel visited his official residence in Delhi from where a large amount of cash was discovered on March 14. In a parallel development on Monday, Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay withdrew all judicial work from justice Varma, as per CJI …

'Not Dumping Ground': Allahabad HC Bar Body Calls Indefinite Strike On Justice Varma's Return

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1 day, 19 hours ago

'Not Dumping Ground': Allahabad HC Bar Body Calls Indefinite Strike On Justice Varma's Return

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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday announced that it will go on an indefinite strike from March 25 to protest the proposed repatriation of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent court, PTI reported. Speaking to news agency ANI, Anil Tiwari, President of Allahabad High Court Bar Association said, "The CJI has been requested not to …

1 day, 20 hours ago

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The in-house committee set up by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is expected to commence its work this week as the judiciary moves swiftly to address the controversy surrounding the reported discovery of a large amount of cash at justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi. Burnt pieces of a currency note seen among debris near the …

1 day, 22 hours ago

Why justice Yashwant Varma had to move despite duties

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi high court to the Allahabad high court was not merely a response to the controversy surrounding him, but also a pragmatic move to prevent an administrative impasse in Delhi. Justice Varma, by virtue of his seniority, was a member of both the collegium and key administrative committees …

HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated

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HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday issued a resolution repatriating Delhi high court judge justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court in connection with a controversy from the discovery of a large amount of cash at the judge’s official residence in the national capital earlier this month. Justice Yashwant Varma The decision came hours after Delhi high court chief …

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Justice Yashwant Varma transfer: Allahabad HC Bar Association calls strike from today

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Hours after the Supreme Court notified the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday announced an indefinite strike from March 25. "Lawyers of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad will go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday following Justice Yashwant Varma's transfer to Allahabad High Court," bar body president Anil Tiwari said. The Supreme …

2 days, 6 hours ago

HC Bar Association Announces Indefinite Strike Over SC Collegium Proposal To Move Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association, aggrieved by the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi HC to Allahabad HC, has announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow. "In the General Assembly of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association held today, on 24.03.2025, a proposal was passed unanimously stating that we will strongly oppose any future attempts …

2 days, 6 hours ago

Cash row: Allahabad HC bar body demands impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Verma

Hindustan Times

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday objected to the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the high court amid the cash recovery row, asking the Supreme Court to place under scrutiny his prior judgments. Justice Yashwant Varma The bar body urged the Chief Justice of India to "immediately recommend" to the government the initiation of impeachment proceedings against …

2 days, 7 hours ago

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case

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Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, lauded Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for publishing the reports related to the in-house procedure against Justice Yashwant Varma over the alleged discovery of cash at his official premises. Since this time the head of judiciary, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has initiated action in a very, very impactful and transparent manner, …

2 days, 7 hours ago

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case

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Bring Justice Yashwant Varma's verdicts under scrutiny: Allahabad High Court Bar Association

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Prayagraj, The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday demanded the scrutiny of judgments of Justice Yashwant Varma, subjected to an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his residential home, and opposed his proposed repatriation to his parent Allahabad High Court. Bring Justice Yashwant Varma's verdicts under scrutiny: Allahabad High Court Bar Association The bar body further …

2 days, 8 hours ago

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC

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The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the High Court of Delhi, back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The resolution of the Collegium stated, “In its meetings held on 20th and 24th March 2025, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High …

2 days, 9 hours ago

Cash-at-home row: Embattled justice Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, de-rostered from Delhi High Court

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Varma is facing a judicial probe after a fire at the judge’s official residence in Delhi allegedly led to the recovery of a huge pile of cash by the firefighters, triggering a huge controversy India’s Supreme Court Collegium on Monday repatriated embattled Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma back to his parent Allahabad High Court. “The Supreme Court Collegium in …

2 days, 9 hours ago

'Scrutinise All His Verdicts': Allahabad HC Bar Association Seeks Justice Yashwant Varma's Impeachment, ED/CBI Probe Against Him

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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association passed a resolution earlier today seeking the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma over Cash-At-Residence Row. Association has specifically requested the CJI to immediately recommend to the government to draw impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma Stating that the in-house inquiry initiated against Justice Varma is 'Questionable' and 'Unacceptable' to the judicial fraternity, the Association …

Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC

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The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday issued a resolution to repatriate Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad high court, days after the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. "The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meetings held on 20th and 24th March, has recommended repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High …

SC Issues Resolution Recommending Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

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2 days, 9 hours ago

SC Issues Resolution Recommending Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC

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The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday issued a resolution recommending the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who is subject to an inquiry after the purported discovery of a large stash of cash at his residence, back to the Allahabad High Court. The Allahabad High Court Bar Association had raised an objection over the Supreme Court Collegium’s …

2 days, 10 hours ago

SC Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC Amidst In-House Inquiry Over Cash Row

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The Supreme Court Collegium officially recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, who is facing an in-house inquiry over allegations of cash stash discovery from his official premises, from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. The official statement issued by the Collegium comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice AS Oka, reads …

2 days, 12 hours ago

How huge pile of cash was found at Justice Varma’s house and why he calls it a ‘conspiracy’

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A massive pile of cash was found at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma following a fire incident. On Monday, the Delhi High Court ordered the immediate suspension of Justice Varma’s judicial duties until further notice The Delhi HC has ordered the immediate suspension of Justice Varma’s judicial duties until further notice. On Monday, the Delhi …

2 days, 13 hours ago

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench

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The Justice Yashwant Varma controversy has taken a new turn as a fresh 24th March Delhi High Court cause list shows him leading the bench. According to media reports, this could be an administrative issue as such schedules are sometimes set at least a week in advance and it could be the reason behind Justice Varma’s name on the list. …

2 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

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Judicial work has been withdrawn from Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect in view of the controversy of alleged discovery of unaccounted currencies at the outhouse in his residential premises. “In view of recent events, the judicial work from Hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate effect, till further orders,” the circular reads. This …

2 days, 14 hours ago

Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Yashwant Varma, says Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court said on Monday that Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose official residence a large sum of cash was allegedly discovered following a fire, has been relieved of his judicial duties with "immediate effect" until further orders, PTI reported. In view of the recent events, the judicial work from hon'ble Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma is withdrawn with immediate …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular

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Delhi high court chief justice DK Upadhyay on Monday removed justice Yashwant Varma from judicial duties with immediate effect. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium unanimously recommended transferring justice Varma to the Allahabad high court. The decision was taken by CJI Khanna, following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya for an in-house inquiry against …

2 days, 21 hours ago

Delhi High Court derosters Justice Varma after cash recovered from his home

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The judicial duties of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma were immediately withdrawn on the order of the Delhi High Court on Monday. This decision, reflected in the updated supplementary cause list, follows recent developments surrounding a fire incident at his residence on March 14, 2025, which led to the discovery of a substantial amount of cash. Delhi Court issues …

2 days, 21 hours ago

Judges are Caesar's wife: Allahabad Bar wants Justice Varma impeached in cash row

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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has called for a review of all judgments delivered by Justice Yashwant Varma during his tenure at the Allahabad and Delhi high courts and has demanded immediate steps for his impeachment. Bar association president Anil Tiwari said judges must be "above suspicion," likening them to Roman ruler Julius Caesar’s wife. The demand comes on …

2 days, 21 hours ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

India Today

Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

2 days, 21 hours ago

Cash row: Why top court's disclosure of report on Delhi High Court judge matters

India Today

Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, has come under intense scrutiny after a huge stash of unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his residence. The Supreme Court recently released comprehensive details concerning the allegations against Justice Varma, including relevant communications, photos and videos of the incident where the cash was allegedly found at his residence …

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna decided to make public the reported video evidence of cash found at justice Yashwant Varma’s residence and disclosed the judge’s response without prior consultation or any informal dialogue with other collegium members, according to people aware of the development, who added that at least two collegium members believe that move was “not necessary”. On …

3 days, 7 hours ago

Cash-discovery row: Legal experts praise CJI's decision to put documents in public domain

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Legal experts on Sunday lauded Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna's decision to put crucial documents relating to a controversy surrounding alleged discovery of cash from Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's residence in the public domain and constituting an in-house committee to further inquire into the matter. Cash-discovery row: Legal experts praise CJI's decision to put documents …

3 days, 7 hours ago

Officials were ordered to delete videos of burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house: report

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In the latest revelation in the Justice Yashwant Varma cash controversy, it is being reported that the junior Delhi Police officials who recorded the videos of the burning cash at the judge’s residence were instructed to delete the videos and not to make copies of them. “On examining the incident reported, the material available and the response of Justice Yashwant …

3 days, 9 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma was named as an accused in a multi-crore Simbhaoli Sugar Mill fraud case

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Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma who is facing an investigation after a huge amount of unaccounted cash was recovered from his residence during a fire incident on 14th March was reportedly an accused in the Simbhaoli Sugar Mill fraud case. Before his elevation as a judge to the Allahabad High Court in October 2013, Justice Varma was a …

3 days, 13 hours ago

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage

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On 22nd March, the Supreme Court of India launched a high-profile inquiry into an alleged cash pile found at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. According to the police report included in the press note shared by the Supreme Court, a PCR call was placed at 11:43 PM by Justice Varma’s private secretary from a number registered …

Supreme Court releases inquiry report on controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Supreme Court releases inquiry report on controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge

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Justice Varma stated that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom either by him or any of his family members, and he said he strongly denounced the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to them The Supreme Court has released the inquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay into the controversy involving High Court …

3 days, 16 hours ago

Breaking News: Justice Yashwant Varma Under Scrutiny, Burnt Cash Discovery and Impeachment Inquiry

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A new twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma. On March 21, Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyay submitted an internal inquiry report to the Supreme Court. While Justice Varma initially denied any knowledge of the cash, claiming it was a setup, the evidence contradicts his statements. The next steps in the …

3 days, 17 hours ago

SC Probe Shows Piles Of Burnt Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's Home: Watch

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Piles of burnt cash were found at Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's house after firefighters doused a fire that broke out in his residence. The Supreme Court released a report on the alleged cash stash, which was made public on Saturday, which included photographs and visuals of the charred cash bundles shared with the Delhi High Court Chief Justice …

3 days, 18 hours ago

SC Makes Inquiry Report On Justice Varma Cash Row Public, Includes Pics & Videos

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In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court late on Saturday uploaded on its website the entire in-house inquiry report, including photos and videos, into alleged discovery of a huge stash of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The inquiry report submitted by Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya also contained material with regard …

3 days, 19 hours ago

'Not Kept By Me Or My Family': Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma After Huge Cash Found At His Home

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Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma has strongly refuted allegations regarding the alleged discovery of currency at his official residence, asserting that neither he nor any of his family members ever placed cash in the storeroom. No such cash or currency was shown to my family members or staff who were present on that fateful night,” Justice Varma stated. Justice …

3 days, 19 hours ago

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. The decision was taken by the CJI following a recommendation by Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar …

3 days, 23 hours ago

‘Conspiracy, preposterous’: Justice Varma denies allegations of cash found at his residence

Hindustan Times

Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma has denied the allegations regarding the charred cash found at his official residence, saying neither he nor his family members placed any money in the storeroom. In his response to Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya, Justice Varma said the allegations appeared to be an attempt to frame and malign him. Justice Varma …

4 days, 2 hours ago

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Varma cash row public, videos show burnt currency; CJI Khanna seeks call records

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The Supreme Court has uploaded a report on its website about the alleged cash stash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, where firefighters reportedly found piles of charred currency after dousing the flames. Made public late on Saturday, the report includes photographs and visuals of the burnt cash shared with Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

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4 days, 2 hours ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Publishes Video & Pictures On Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma's House; Makes Report Of Delhi HC CJ Public

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In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Saturday uploaded on its website the reports and documents, including photos and video, with respect to the allegations of the discovery of unaccounted currencies at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma, sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. The inquiry report of the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and the response of …

4 days, 5 hours ago

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma following the reported discovery of a large stash of cash from the judge’s residence last week. “The chief justice of the High Court of Delhi has been directed not to assign any …

4 days, 5 hours ago

Supreme Court sets-up 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

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The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a 3-member committee to conduct inquiry into allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma after alleged recovery of a large stash of cash from his residence. The top court has also asked to upload a report submitted by Chief Justice of Delhi HC, Justice Yashwant Varma's response and other documents on SC …

BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row

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BREAKING| CJI Constitutes 3-Member Committee For Inquiry Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash-At-Home Row

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The Chief Justice of India has constituted a 3-member committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, as part of the in-house procedure. Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has also been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma. The action was taken after the Delhi …

4 days, 5 hours ago

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work

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Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to conduct an in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court. According to an official press release on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has been directed not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma while the inquiry …

4 days, 6 hours ago

CJI constitutes 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday constituted a three-member committee to conduct an inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, after alleged cash was recovered from the latter's official residence. Supreme Court said Justice Varma's transfer ‘separate’ The top court in a statement on Friday had said the Delhi High Court chief justice had initiated an in-house inquiry …

4 days, 9 hours ago

On Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma row, fire services chief clarifies he ‘never said no cash found’: Report

Hindustan Times

Chief of Delhi Fire Services Atul Garg on Friday denied some media reports that attributed to him a statement claiming that no cash was found during firefighting operations at the official bungalow of Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, news agency IANS reported. When asked why his name was being quoted in the reports, the officer said, “I don't …

4 days, 11 hours ago

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?

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Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a storm after a huge pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly discovered at his official home, was named in an FIR by the CBI in a sugar mill fraud case in 2018. allahabadhighcourt.in via PTI Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma is under scanner after a huge stash …

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