Supreme Court Sets Up Panel To Probe Allegations Against Judge In Cash Pile Case
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member committee to look into allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma that a huge pile of cash was found at his house in the national capital.
Mar 23, 2025, 11:45 IST
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member committee to look into allegations against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma that a huge pile of cash was found at his house in the national capital.
The Supreme Court of India has initiated an in-house inquiry into allegations against Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, following the reported discovery of a substantial amount of cash at his official residence. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the matter.
Formation of the Inquiry Committee
The committee comprises Justices Sheel Nagu, G.S. Sandhawalia, and Anu Sivaraman. This action follows a report from Delhi High Court Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya concerning the incident. CJI Khanna has directed that Justice Varma be relieved of judicial duties during the investigation.
Incident Details
The allegations emerged after a fire at Justice Varma's residence on March 14, during which firefighters reportedly discovered charred bundles of currency notes. Visual evidence of the burnt cash has been included in the investigation report submitted to the Supreme Court.
Transparency Measures
In an unprecedented move aimed at maintaining transparency, the Supreme Court has made the investigation report public. The report, along with Justice Varma's response and related documents, has been uploaded to the Supreme Court's website.
Clarification on Transfer
Amidst the ongoing investigation, the Supreme Court has clarified that Justice Varma's recent transfer to the Allahabad High Court is unrelated to the current inquiry. This clarification comes in response to public speculation linking the transfer to the allegations.
Next Steps
The inquiry committee is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations against Justice Varma. The findings will be submitted to the Chief Justice of India for further action based on the committee's recommendations.