Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Panel Recommends Justice Varma Impeachment Over Burnt Cash
A panel investigated a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's home and found burnt cash.
They concluded that the judge and his family controlled the storeroom where the cash was found, suggesting misconduct.
This led to a recommendation for Justice Varma's removal from his position.
The panel reviewed witness statements, including Justice Varma's, and presented its findings in a detailed report.
The panel cited concerns about public trust and probity expected of a judge.
Former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended Justice Varma's impeachment based on the report.
A panel recommended impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma.
The panel found that Justice Varma and his family had control over the storeroom where half-burnt cash was found.
The fire occurred on March 14 at Justice Varma's official residence in Delhi.
Former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended the judge's impeachment.
The panel examined 55 witnesses and visited the fire scene.
- Who
- Justice Yashwant Varma and a three-judge panel.
- What
- A panel recommended impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma.
- When
- The fire occurred on March 14.
- Where
- At Justice Varma's official residence in Delhi.
- Why
- The panel concluded that Justice Varma had control over a storeroom where burnt cash was found, suggesting misconduct.
Panel Findings
Justice Varma's Stance
Basis for Recommendation
Panel Findings
The panel found Justice Varma and his family had control over the storeroom with burnt cash, indicating misconduct.
Justice Varma's Stance
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- Judge
- Justice Yashwant Varma
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Incident
- Fire and discovery of burnt currency
- Location
- Official residence in Delhi
- Panel Members
- Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Justice Anu Sivaraman
- Report Findings
- Evidence of misconduct
Sources
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