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The Lok Sabha Speaker has appointed advocate Karan Umesh Salvi as a consultant to assist the committee investigating corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. This follows the Speaker’s earlier actions to initiate the investigation based on a proposal from 146 Lok Sabha members and the appointment of a three-member committee and additional consultants. The probe stems from allegations against Justice Varma, including incidents at his official residence, which he denies.

News Article:

Consultant Appointed to Assist in Probe of Allahabad High Court Justice

New Delhi, October 21, 2025: Advocate Karan Umesh Salvi has been appointed as a consultant to the committee investigating corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, according to a notification issued by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on October 17th.

The appointment comes as the investigation into Justice Varma intensifies, following a proposal signed by 146 Lok Sabha members earlier this year, prompting the Speaker to initiate proceedings under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Mr. Salvi’s role will be to assist the three-member committee already in place, comprised of Supreme Court Judge Justice Aravind Kumar, Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, and senior Karnataka High Court advocate B.V. Acharya. Advocates Rohan Singh and Sameeksha Dua were previously appointed as consultants to the same committee.

The Speaker has emphasized the importance of integrity within the judiciary. The allegations against Justice Varma led to his repatriation from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court earlier this year after reported discovery of burnt currency at his official residence.

Justice Varma has denied all charges leveled against him. The committee’s investigation is ongoing. Mr. Salvi’s appointment is effective from October 17, 2025, and will run concurrently with the committee’s tenure.

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