Judge's Home Under Scrutiny Amid Cash Stash Allegations
The report includes questions posed by Chief Justice Khanna to Justice Varma, including how he accounts for the presence of money in the room, the source of the money, and who removed the burnt money from the room, and Justice Varma's response has been submitted along with the report, as he has requested that his reputation and character be cleared of the allegations.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has concluded that the presence of four to five sacks of burnt currency notes at Judge Yashwant Varma's residence warrants further investigation, raising questions about the source of the unaccounted cash and possible involvement of Judge Varma's staff or a conspiracy.
The Supreme Court has made public a report on allegations of a cash stash found at the home of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, including Justice Varma's response to the allegations and documents related to the matter. The report includes statements from Justice Varma and documents, including a video and photographs, that were shared by the police chief. Justice Varma denied the allegations, stating that the room where the cash was allegedly found was not his personal space and was freely accessible to others.
The Chief Justice of India has formed a three-member committee to conduct an in-house inquiry into the matter, and has sought clarification on the source of the unaccounted cash and the possible involvement of Judge Varma's staff or a conspiracy. The Supreme Court has denied any link between Justice Varma's transfer to the Allahabad High Court and the investigation into the alleged cash stash.
The investigation into the alleged cash stash at Judge Varma's residence is ongoing, with the Supreme Court committed to maintaining transparency and addressing misinformation. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to have significant implications for the Indian judiciary and the public's perception of the institution.