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Justice Yashwant Varma Transferred to Allahabad High Court Amid Cash Discovery Inquiry

The Union government approved the transfer as the Supreme Court directed that Justice Varma not be assigned judicial work pending the in-house investigation into allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence.

Justice Yashwant Varma. (www.allahabadhighcourt.in via PTI Photo)
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Members of various bar associations gathered at the Supreme Court canteen on Thursday. (PTI)
A police vehicle parked inside the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma, in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. A team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) on Wednesday visited the residence of Justice Varma in connection with the investigation into the alleged discovery of cash, official sources said. (PTI)

Overview

  • Justice Yashwant Varma has been officially transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court, as notified by the Union government on March 28, 2025.
  • The Supreme Court directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to withhold any judicial work from Justice Varma until the in-house inquiry concludes.
  • A three-member Supreme Court-appointed panel has expedited its investigation into the reported discovery of cash at Justice Varma's residence, with his deposition expected soon.
  • Bar associations, including the Allahabad High Court Bar Association, continue to protest the transfer, demanding impeachment and a criminal investigation into the allegations.
  • The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Varma, emphasizing that the in-house inquiry must be completed before considering further legal action.