Justice Yashwant Varma case: How are High Court judges repatriated and why was the NJAC struck down?
- The Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi High Court to Allahabad High Court due to ongoing inquiries related to allegations against him.
- The Supreme Court clarified that the transfer of Justice Varma is independent of the in-house inquiry procedure.
- Amid demands from various bar associations, the inquiry's outcome could lead to further actions, including a possible FIR against Justice Varma if warranted.
- Delhi High Court Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya proposed an in-house inquiry against Justice Varma following the discovery of burnt currency at his residence during a fire.
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Centre transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday issued a notification regarding transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Delhi High Court, who is embroiled in the controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of a huge pile of burnt cash in the storeroom attached to his bungalow in the national capital after the fire brigade had gone there to douse a blaze on March 14. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitutio…
Supreme Court to hear Justice Yashwant Verma cash case today, Delhi fire chief's statement recorded
The Supreme Court is set to hear a crucial petition on Friday regarding the alleged cash stash found at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Verma. The petition, filed by Supreme Court lawyer Mathew Nedumpara, seeks the registration of an FIR and argues that forming a three-judge committee to investigate the matter is unnecessary. Instead, it calls for a police-led probe. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bh…
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