In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through India’s legal circles, a large sum of cash was discovered at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The discovery was made accidentally by a fire brigade team that had responded to a fire alert at the judge’s house.
Following this incident, media reports surfaced suggesting that the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transferring Justice Varma back to his parent bench at the Allahabad High Court. Although an official statement from the Collegium has yet to be released, the implications of the event have stirred significant unrest within the judiciary.
The usual proceedings at the Supreme Court experienced a delay this morning, with the Collegium benches—comprising the five senior-most judges—convening only at 11:15 AM, a deviation from their standard start time.
Justice Varma was notably absent from his duties at the High Court today, with his court staff informing in open court that he was on leave. The atmosphere at the court was tense, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
The matter was also addressed by Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya after it was raised by members of the Bar. Senior Advocate Arun Bhardwaj expressed the community’s distress over the incident, urging the judiciary to take preventive measures against such occurrences in the future. Chief Justice Upadhyaya acknowledged the concern, assuring that the judiciary is aware and conscious of the need for such measures.
