Sat Mar 22 05:43:08 UTC 2025: **Delhi High Court Judge Faces Inquiry After Cash Found Following Residence Fire**
NEW DELHI, March 22, 2025 – Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has submitted a report to the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, regarding the discovery of a large sum of cash at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma following a fire. The cash was found after a fire at Justice Varma’s home on Holi night, March 14th.
Justice Upadhyaya launched an internal inquiry into the incident, collecting evidence and submitting his findings on March 21st. The Supreme Court Collegium will now review the report and determine further action.
The Supreme Court issued a statement clarifying that the internal inquiry and the separate proposal to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court are distinct matters. The statement also addressed misinformation surrounding the incident. The collegium considered the transfer proposal on March 20th, consulting with relevant judges and chief justices before reaching a decision.
The incident has raised concerns about potential corruption and bribery. The Supreme Court’s response indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability within the judiciary.
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