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SC Collegium Recommends Transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma

  • 25 Mar 2025

On 24th March 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended transferring Justice Yashwant Varma back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court, amid a controversy over alleged cash recovery at his residence.

Key Points

  • Controversy over Cash Recovery: Reports suggest a large stash of cash was discovered at his Delhi residence after a fire on March 14.
  • Judicial Inquiry: A three-member committee led by Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Sheel Nagu, has been formed to investigate the allegations.
  • Judicial Duties Halted: The Delhi High Court Chief Justice has been directed not to assign any work to Justice Varma until further notice.
  • Justice Varma’s Response: He denies any wrongdoing, asserting that the allegations are an attempt to malign his reputation.
  • SC’s Stand: The Supreme Court maintains that the transfer decision is unrelated to the ongoing controversy.