'Wild Witch Hunt': Delhi HC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking FIR, Probe Against Justice Varma

‘Wild witch hunt’: Delhi High Court junks plea seeking FIR against Justice Varma

Cash was allegedly found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in Delhi in March last year. The judge, however, has alleged a ‘conspiracy’ against him

Wild witch hunt: Delhi HC junks plea for CBI probe in Yashwant Varma cash case

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a plea seeking an FIR and a CBI or SIT probe in the Justice Yashwant Varma case. The court questioned the petitioner's locus, called the move a wild witch hunt, and pointed to remedies under law.

'Wild witch hunt': Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR, probe against ex- judge Yashwant Varma

The court also questioned the petitioner’s locus and asked why he had not approached the trial court seeking registration of an FIR.

'Wild witch hunt': Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR, probe against Justice Varma

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea for an FIR and SIT probe into cash found after a fire. The court termed the petition a "wild witch hunt" and questioned the petitioner's standing. The lawyer petitioner withdrew his plea after the judge indicated dismissal. The cash discovery occurred after a fire at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma. Justice Varma resigned earlier this year while facing impeachment proceedings.

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR, probe against ex-HC judge Yashwant Varma

Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR, probe against ex-HC judge Yashwant Varma

Delhi HC Dismisses Petition for CBI Inquiry in Yashwant Varma Case

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the large amount of cash discovered at the residence of former High Court judge Yashwant Varma. Justice Amit Bansal expressed scepticism regarding the legitimacy of the petitioner’s claim and remarked on the suitability of alternative legal recourse […]