Archive · 23 Jul 2025
CJI Gavai Recuses From Varma Case, New Bench To Be Formed
A judge named Justice Varma is fighting against a panel that said he did something wrong involving burnt money found in his house.
The head judge, CJI Gavai, decided he couldn't be the judge in this case because he was involved.
Now, a new group of judges will hear the case to decide if the panel was right in its conclusions about the judge's actions.
Justice Varma is claiming that the panel's investigation wasn't fair.
The whole situation started when a fire happened at his home, and lots of money was found burned up.
CJI Gavai recused himself from hearing Justice Varma's plea regarding the cash-at-residence case.
Justice Varma is challenging the in-house inquiry panel's findings and a recommendation for his impeachment.
A new bench will be formed by the Supreme Court to hear Justice Varma's petition.
The inquiry panel found Justice Varma guilty of misconduct related to the discovery of burnt cash.
The case involves a fire at Justice Varma's residence and the subsequent investigation.
- Who
- Justice Yashwant Varma, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, and the in-house inquiry panel.
- What
- Justice Varma is challenging the in-house inquiry panel's findings and a recommendation for his impeachment due to a cash discovery.
- When
- The cash discovery happened on March 14, 2025 and the current plea was mentioned on Wednesday, July 23.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- Justice Varma's plea seeks to invalidate the panel's report and the impeachment recommendation, due to alleged unfairness.
Justice Varma's Stance
Inquiry Panel's Findings
Inquiry Panel's Fairness
Justice Varma's Stance
The inquiry was unfair and he did not get a fair chance to defend himself, including a 'pre-determined manner'.
Inquiry Panel's Findings
The inquiry found that Justice Varma had misconduct and recommended his removal.
- Case
- Cash-at-residence
- Petitioner
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- CJI
- B.R. Gavai
- Incident Date
- March 14, 2025
- Inquiry Panel Head
- Chief Justice Sheel Nagu
- Impeachment Recommendation
- Yes