TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims 'cash scam' of Justice Yashwant Varma is unverified, accuses media of 'making mahol' to bring back NJAC
2 days, 2 hours ago

TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims 'cash scam' of Justice Yashwant Varma is unverified, accuses media of 'making mahol' to bring back NJAC

Op India  

Days after hordes of cash were discovered at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, controversial Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra attacked the media for diligently covering the corruption allegations against the Delhi High Court judge. Now the veracity of the incident is still being ascertained, but the Godi media has gone to town debating whether the appointment of judges and how the government of the day must have a preponderance say in the appointment process.“ The TMC MP alleged that the claims about the discovery of unaccounted cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house was not verified, despite the Supreme Court releasing video evidence showing burnt currency notes. The ‘cash scam’ involving Justice Yashwant Varma Ever since the news of the fire accident at Justice Varama’s residence boke out, new twists and turns have been emerging in the matter every day. In the meantime, a transfer order was also issued by the Supreme Court transferring Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court.

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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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21 hours, 12 minutes ago

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

Live Mint  

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 …

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
1 day, 2 hours 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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1 day, 10 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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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2 days, 6 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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 …

Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
2 days, 7 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 …

Why justice Yashwant Varma had to move despite duties
2 days, 8 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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2 days, 10 hours ago

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 …

Cash row: Allahabad HC bar body demands impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Verma
2 days, 17 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 …

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case
2 days, 17 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

Live Law  

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, …

'For First Time, A CJI Put All Materials In Public' : Vice President Lauds CJI Sanijv Khanna For Steps In Justice Yashwant Varma Case
2 days, 17 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

Live Law  

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, …

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC
2 days, 18 hours ago

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC

Op India  

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 …

Cash-at-home row: Embattled justice Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, de-rostered from Delhi High Court
2 days, 19 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Cash row: SC collegium issues resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC
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2 days, 20 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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, 20 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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 …

SC Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC Amidst In-House Inquiry Over Cash Row
2 days, 20 hours ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

How huge pile of cash was found at Justice Varma’s house and why he calls it a ‘conspiracy’
2 days, 22 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
2 days, 23 hours ago

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

Op India  

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. …

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma
3 days ago

Delhi High Court Withdraws Judicial Work From Justice Yashwant Varma

Live Law  

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 …

Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Yashwant Varma, says Delhi High Court
3 days, 1 hour ago

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

Live Mint  

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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3 days, 1 hour ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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 …

Burnt notes found near justice Verma’s residence
3 days, 5 hours ago

Burnt notes found near justice Verma’s residence

Hindustan Times  

Burnt pieces of currency notes were found amidst fallen leaves and waste near the residence of Delhi high court judge, justice Yashwant Varma, who is facing a probe over cash allegedly recovered from his residence, officials said on Sunday. Burnt currency notes seen near the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, in New Delhi on Sunday. We …

Delhi High Court derosters Justice Varma after cash recovered from his home
3 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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 …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
3 days, 7 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 …

Cash row: Why top court's disclosure of report on Delhi High Court judge matters
3 days, 7 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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3 days, 8 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 …

Cash-discovery row: Legal experts praise CJI's decision to put documents in public domain
3 days, 17 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 …

Officials were ordered to delete videos of burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house: report
3 days, 17 hours ago

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

Op India  

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 …

Justice Yashwant Varma was named as an accused in a multi-crore Simbhaoli Sugar Mill fraud case
3 days, 19 hours ago

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

Op India  

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 …

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Yashwant Varma public, releases video footage
3 days, 23 hours ago

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

Op India  

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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4 days, 1 hour ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
4 days, 6 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 …

‘Conspiracy, preposterous’: Justice Varma denies allegations of cash found at his residence
4 days, 9 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 …

Supreme Court makes report on Justice Varma cash row public, videos show burnt currency; CJI Khanna seeks call records
4 days, 12 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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
Top News
4 days, 13 hours ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge
4 days, 15 hours ago

Three-judge panel formed to probe Delhi HC Justice Yashwant Varma amid 'cash at home' charge

Firstpost  

The three-judge panel will be led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, and it also features Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu Sivaraman Justice Yashwant Varma has been a Delhi High Court judge since October 2021. Image Courtesy: X The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, on …

Supreme Court forms 3-member committee to probe cash at house of Justice Yashwant Varma
4 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court forms 3-member committee to probe cash at house of Justice Yashwant Varma

Op India  

The Supreme Court of India on Saturday announced that the Chief Justice of India has formed a three-member committee to probe the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Delhi High Court. CJI Forms 3-Judge Panel to Probe 'Cash at Judge’s Residence' Case; Justice Varma Relieved of Judicial Duties pic.twitter.com/hDuDlIggpg — IANS March 22, 2025 “The Chief Justice …

CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
4 days, 15 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 …

Supreme Court sets-up 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row
4 days, 16 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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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4 days, 16 hours ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Justice Yashwant Varma Cash Row: CJI Forms 3-Member Panel For In-House Probe, Bars Him From Judicial Work
4 days, 16 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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 …

CJI constitutes 3-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma
4 days, 16 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 …

On Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma row, fire services chief clarifies he ‘never said no cash found’: Report
4 days, 20 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 …

Cash-at-home row: What’s the 2018 CBI case involving Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma?
4 days, 22 hours ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Delhi High Court submits report to CJI on row over discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house
5 days, 1 hour ago

Delhi High Court submits report to CJI on row over discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s house

The Hindu  

Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is stated to have submitted a report to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in connection with the alleged discovery of cash from Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence here. The top court in a statement on Friday said the Delhi High Court chief justice had initiated an in-house inquiry against him and …

Delhi high court judge, in the spotlight and under the scanner
5 days, 5 hours ago

Delhi high court judge, in the spotlight and under the scanner

Hindustan Times  

Until Friday, Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma was known as the man who curbed the Enforcement Directorate’s zeal for investigation by ruling that the federal agency cannot probe any offence other than money laundering and that it cannot presume that there is an underlying crime. Appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad high court in 2014 and …

Visuals of burnt pile of cash at Delhi judge's house attached in probe report
5 days, 7 hours ago

Visuals of burnt pile of cash at Delhi judge's house attached in probe report

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Saturday released a probe report on the cash recovery at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The report, accompanied by a letter from the Delhi High Court Chief Justice and Justice Varma's response, included visuals showing piles of charred currency bundles found after a fire incident at the official residence on March 14. …

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma
Top News
5 days, 7 hours ago

3-judge panel to probe 'cash at home' charge against Delhi judge Yashwant Varma

India Today  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the 'cash at home' controversy. The panel, led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, also includes Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court judge Justice Anu …

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row
5 days, 12 hours ago

Prepared for serious steps: CJI Sanjiv Khanna on cash row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme Court judges that the transfer of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma was “just the beginning” and that he was prepared to take “more serious steps” in the matter if required, according to people aware of the developments. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday assured all Supreme …

SC Says Justice Varma's Transfer Not Linked To Cash Discovery Probe: 'Misinformation, Rumours'
5 days, 16 hours ago

SC Says Justice Varma's Transfer Not Linked To Cash Discovery Probe: 'Misinformation, Rumours'

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Friday said that the misinformation and rumours were being spread in connection with the alleged cash discovery at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. "There is misinformation and rumours being spread with regard to the incident at the residence of Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma.The proposal for transfer of Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma, …

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