Archive · 22 May 2025
Supreme Court: President and PM to Act on Judge Cash Case
The Supreme Court addressed a case about a judge where some money was found.
The court stated that since an internal investigation had been done, the President and Prime Minister should decide what to do next.
The people who wanted a police investigation should first ask the President and Prime Minister to take action.
If they don't do anything, then the people can come back to the Supreme Court.
The court said the case is with President and PM.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma.
The court stated that the in-house inquiry report had been sent to the President and PM.
The court indicated the judiciary's task was complete.
The court directed the petitioner to approach the President and PM.
The court suggested the petitioner could return if the President and PM did not act.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Justice Yashwant Varma, Advocate Mathews Nedumpara.
- What
- The Supreme Court dismissed a plea for FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- The court stated that action now rests with the President and Prime Minister, and directed the petitioner to approach these authorities first.
Petitioners' View
Supreme Court's Stance
Need for Action
Petitioners' View
The in-house inquiry and its report are sufficient to resolve the matter.
Supreme Court's Stance
Criminal laws should apply equally to everyone, including judges, necessitating an external investigation.
- Key Figures
- Justice Yashwant Varma, Advocate Mathews Nedumpara
- Court Decision
- Dismissed plea for FIR
- Inquiry Status
- In-house inquiry report sent to President and PM
- Next Step
- Petitioners should approach President and PM
