Overview

• A Supreme Court-appointed panel visited Justice Yashwant Varma's Delhi residence on March 25 to investigate the alleged discovery of cash following a fire earlier this month.
• Justice Varma denies any connection to the cash, claiming it is part of a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation.
• The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has launched an indefinite strike opposing Justice Varma's transfer to their court, citing concerns over judicial transparency.
• Protests in Jabalpur have called for an FIR and an independent investigation by agencies like the CBI or ED, questioning the judiciary's internal inquiry process.
• The Supreme Court has declined urgent requests for an FIR, emphasizing adherence to procedural norms as debates over transparency and accountability continue.