Judicial Cash Scandal: Supreme Court Inquiry Nears Conclusion

Justice Yashwant Varma faces expedited in-house investigation after unaccounted cash was reportedly found at his Delhi residence, with bar associations demanding a criminal probe and opposing his transfer.

A three-member Supreme Court panel is fast-tracking its investigation into allegations of unaccounted cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, with proceedings expected to conclude within a week.
Bar associations from multiple states, including Allahabad, have opposed Justice Varma's transfer to the Allahabad High Court, calling for a criminal investigation and transparency in handling the allegations.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna met with bar association leaders, assuring them that their concerns over the transfer and demands for accountability would be considered.
Justice Varma has denied any connection to the cash, describing the allegations as a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation, while judicial work has been withdrawn from him pending the inquiry.
The controversy has reignited calls for judicial reforms, with critics questioning the effectiveness of internal inquiries and the lack of external oversight in cases of alleged judicial misconduct.