CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
1 week, 5 days ago

CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of large amounts of cash at the latter’s residence in the Capital last week, people aware of developments said on Friday, even as the controversy reached Parliament and fuelled an outcry. CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery According to the people cited above, CJI Khanna sought a report from Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya before finalising the next course of action. “The CJI had asked the high court chief justice to On Thursday evening, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the Centre to repatriate justice Varma to Allahabad high court, his parent high court. To this, chief justice Upadhyaya replied: “So is everybody…We are conscious.” Adding to the growing discontent, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association strongly opposed the collegium’s decision to transfer justice Varma and said the matter raised the question whether “the Allahabad High Court is a trash bin”. During a collegium meeting on Thursday, while a unanimous decision was taken to propose the transfer of justice Varma back to the Allahabad high court, some Supreme Court collegium members strongly urged CJI Khanna to go beyond the transfer and initiate an in-house inquiry against the judge, underscoring the need for stringent action to uphold judicial ethics.

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‘Trying times’: Delhi HC judge transferred to Allahabad court
1 day, 11 hours ago

‘Trying times’: Delhi HC judge transferred to Allahabad court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday bid farewell to justice CD Singh, who has been transferred back to the Allahabad High Court, his parent high court. ‘Trying times’: Delhi HC judge transferred to Allahabad court Speaking at the farewell, Delhi High Court Bar Association president and senior advocate N Hariharan said that justice Singh’s departure came at a time when …

Calcutta HC lawyers may stop work to protest Delhi HC judge’s transfer
2 days, 18 hours ago

Calcutta HC lawyers may stop work to protest Delhi HC judge’s transfer

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Lawyers’ associations of the Calcutta high court decided on Monday to not attend court proceedings until the decision to transfer justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi high court to Kolkata is withdrawn, a senior member of one of the three associations said. On March 29, the Calcutta High Court Bar Association, the Incorporated Law Society of Calcutta and …

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC
5 days, 20 hours ago

Justice Chandra Dhari Singh transferred from the Delhi HC to the Allahabad HC

Op India  

In a significant reshuffle within the judiciary, the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a notification regarding Justice Chandra Dhari Singh’s transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh’s repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024. During these sessions, …

Don't Assign Judicial Work To Justice Yashwant Varma At Allahabad High Court : CJI Tells HC Chief Justice
5 days, 22 hours ago

Don't Assign Judicial Work To Justice Yashwant Varma At Allahabad High Court : CJI Tells HC Chief Justice

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has asked the Chief Justice of Allahabad High to not assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma, who is facing an in-house inquiry over allegations of keeping illicit cash at his official residential premises.Earlier today, the Central Government notified the repatriation of Justice Varma from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High …

Justice Yashwant Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now
6 days ago

Justice Yashwant Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday notified the repatriation of justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court, acting on the Supreme Court collegium’s March 24 recommendation. On March 20, the Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, decided to move justice Varma back to his parent high court, the Allahabad high court. After the …

Centre Notifies Repatriation Of Justice CD Singh From Delhi HC To Allahabad HC
6 days ago

Centre Notifies Repatriation Of Justice CD Singh From Delhi HC To Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Centre cleared the Supreme Court Collegium recommendation to transfer Delhi High Court judge Justice Chandra Dhari Singh to Allahabad High Court.A notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday.The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and also comprising Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant in November 2024 had recommended …

Justice Varma and the Burnt Cash Scandal Puts Judicial Integrity in Question
6 days, 1 hour ago

Justice Varma and the Burnt Cash Scandal Puts Judicial Integrity in Question

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 28, 2025 15:44 IST - 9 MINS READ A fire at a High Court judge’s residence, the subsequent discovery of allegedly burnt cash in the storeroom, conflicting statements from fire service officials, expected rebuttals from the judge, and his eventual transfer amid mounting calls for judicial accountability—all the elements of a legal thriller straight out of John …

'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row
6 days, 3 hours ago

'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Delhi High Court Judge, over the alleged discovery of illicit cash at official premises. On March 21, the Chief Justice of India formed a three-member committee to probe the matter, following a report from Delhi High Court Chief …

'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row
6 days, 3 hours ago

'Premature, Await In-House Inquiry' : Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Register FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Delhi High Court Judge, over the alleged discovery of illicit cash at official premises. On March 21, the Chief Justice of India formed a three-member committee to probe the matter, following a report from Delhi High Court Chief …

Collegium shifts another Delhi HC judge
6 days, 9 hours ago

Collegium shifts another Delhi HC judge

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the transfer of Delhi high court judge justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma to the Calcutta high court, marking another significant judicial reshuffle in the wake of allegations against justice Yashwant Varma following the purported discovery of cash at his residence. Justice Sharma, who joined the Delhi Judicial Service in 1992 and was promoted to the …

Justice Varma's transfer cleared, High Court asked not to assign him judicial work
6 days, 11 hours ago

Justice Varma's transfer cleared, High Court asked not to assign him judicial work

India Today  

The government on Friday approved Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma's transfer to his parent Allahabad High Court in the cash haul case. However, the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, for the time being, has been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma, when he assumes charge as a Judge there. Additionally, the Centre also …

Amid cash discovery row, Centre notifies Justice Varma's transfer to Allahabad HC
6 days, 11 hours ago

Amid cash discovery row, Centre notifies Justice Varma's transfer to Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amidst the controversy surrounding allegations of a large amount of unaccounted cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence in New Delhi on 14 March, the Central government on Friday issued a formal notification approving his transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court. Following this development, the Supreme Court, in a statement, directed the …

The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
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6 days, 17 hours ago

The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment

The Hindu  

The facts in the Justice Yashwant Varma case are indeed disturbing. However, when the news of the incident spread, it caused such a public furore that the CJI convened other meetings of the Collegium and decided to institute an in-house inquiry conducted by a three-judge committee which included two Chief Justices of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab …

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28
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6 days, 17 hours ago

Plea for police probe into Delhi HC judge residence fire listed on March 28

The Hindu  

A petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report and investigate allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of sitting Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is listed in the Supreme Court on March 28, 2025. The petition had been orally mentioned before the Chief Justice of India …

Justice Yashwant Varma case: How High Court judges are repatriated and why the NJAC was struck down?
1 week ago

Justice Yashwant Varma case: How High Court judges are repatriated and why the NJAC was struck down?

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. Verma, who authored the judgment, further clarified that the CJI must consult the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, relevant Supreme Court judges, and at least one senior High Court judge or any other individual whose views …

Justice Varma transfer: CJI Khanna assures Bar leaders to consider demand for withdrawal of Collegium recommendation
1 week ago

Justice Varma transfer: CJI Khanna assures Bar leaders to consider demand for withdrawal of Collegium recommendation

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday assured Bar leaders to consider their demand for withdrawal of the collegium's recommendation to transfer Delhi High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma, Allahabad High Court Bar Association president Anil Tiwari said. The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has been on an indefinite strike from March 25 to protest the proposed repatriation of Justice …

SC turns down urgent mention of plea for FIR on Justice Varma case
1 week ago

SC turns down urgent mention of plea for FIR on Justice Varma case

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 discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma. A Delhi Police team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police arrives at the residence of Delhi High Court …

Justice Yashwant Varma cash row: Top cop visits home with team, will inspect room where fire broke out
Top News
1 week, 1 day 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 …

CJI Assures Listing Of Petition Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Stash Row
1 week, 1 day ago

CJI Assures Listing Of Petition Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Stash Row

Live Law  

The petition filed in the Supreme Court, seeking the registration of FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge of the Delhi High Court, over the alleged discovery of illicit cash at his official premises, was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India today for urgent hearing.Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara, the main petitioner, mentioned the matter before CJI Sanjiv Khanna.At the outset, …

SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
1 week, 1 day 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
Top News
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Cash recovery row: Supreme Court in-house committee begins inquiry, visits Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence
1 week, 2 days ago

Cash recovery row: Supreme Court in-house committee begins inquiry, visits Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence

Hindustan Times  

Justice Yashwant Varma case: A Supreme Court-appointed three-member committee on Tuesday began its probe into the alleged cash discovery case linked to Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice GS Sandhawalia arrives at the residence of senior Delhi High Court Judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, in New Delhi, on Tuesday, As part of the inquiry, Justice …

'Not Dumping Ground': Allahabad HC Bar Body Calls Indefinite Strike On Justice Varma's Return
Top News
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Top court panel to begin cash recovery probe against Justice Varma in 2-3 days
1 week, 2 days ago

Top court panel to begin cash recovery probe against Justice Varma in 2-3 days

India Today  

The three-member committee of senior judges formed to conduct an inquiry into the allegations that a huge amount of cash was found at the residence of Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, is set to begin its probe within the next two to three days, sources told India Today TV. The inquiry committee comprises Punjab and Haryana High Court …

Allahabad High Court lawyers announce strike over Justice Varma's transfer
1 week, 2 days ago

Allahabad High Court lawyers announce strike over Justice Varma's transfer

India Today  

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. "Lawyers of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad will go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday over Justice Yashwant Varma's transfer to the Allahabad …

Cash row: HCBA seeks justice Varma’s impeachment, CBI, ED probe
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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. …

Why justice Yashwant Varma had to move despite duties
1 week, 2 days 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
Top News
1 week, 2 days 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 …

HC Bar Association Announces Indefinite Strike Over SC Collegium Proposal To Move Justice Yashwant Varma To Allahabad HC
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

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

Bring Justice Yashwant Varma's verdicts under scrutiny: Allahabad High Court Bar Association
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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 …

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 3 days 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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1 week, 3 days 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
Top News
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Justice Varma cash row: Delhi HC cause list shows him heading bench
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 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 …

Cash found at judge’s residence: Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Varma
1 week, 3 days ago

Cash found at judge’s residence: Judicial work withdrawn from Justice Varma

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a circular announcing that all judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma, who is at the centre of a controversy following discovery of a large sum of burnt currency at his official residence here, has been withdrawn till further orders. The circular issued by the Chief Justice stated, “In view of recent events, the …

Justice Yashwant Varma stripped of judicial work: Delhi HC issues circular
Top News
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Cash-discovery row: Delhi HC withdraws work from Justice Yashwant Varma
1 week, 3 days ago

Cash-discovery row: Delhi HC withdraws work from Justice Yashwant Varma

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday "with immediate effect" withdrew judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma, who is subject to an inquiry after the purported discovery of a large stash of cash following a fire at his official residence, till further orders. Another note attached to the causelist of the day on the high court's website said the …

SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny
1 week, 3 days ago

SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, in meetings held on March 20 and 24, 2025, recommended the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, according to an official statement. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna had earlier formed a three-member committee comprising Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the …

Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate
Top News
1 week, 3 days 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 …

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law
1 week, 3 days ago

DC Edit | SC Must Ensure HC Judge, Like Anyone, Faces the Law

Deccan Chronicle  

Doubts about the chances of corrupt individuals presiding over courts in India have been widely expressed, starting from oblique references to plain statements about the share of tainted judges within the system. The events that followed a fire that gutted loads of currency notes in the house of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma have proved the whistleblowers right. Every …

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

Supreme Court releases inquiry report on controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge
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1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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 …

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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1 week, 4 days 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 …

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

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