Justice Yashwant Varma Relieved of Duties as Cash Discovery Investigation Deepens

The Delhi High Court judge denies allegations of involvement in burnt cash found at his residence, while the Supreme Court recommends his transfer to the Allahabad High Court.

Justice Yashwant Varma has been relieved of judicial duties by the Delhi High Court, pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the alleged discovery of burnt cash at his residence.
The Supreme Court has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the allegations, comprising senior judges from various high courts.
Justice Varma has denied any connection to the cash, claiming it is part of a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation and pointing out that the storeroom where the cash was found was accessible to multiple individuals.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Varma's transfer to the Allahabad High Court, a move opposed by the Allahabad High Court Bar Association, which has called for impeachment proceedings instead.
The case has raised broader concerns about judicial accountability, with calls for a deeper probe and scrutiny of Justice Varma's past judgments.