A three-judge committee investigates a fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Verma's residence, where partially burnt notes were found. The committee will determine its own investigation procedures.
Yashwant Verma News: A three-judge committee formed to investigate a fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Verma's residence, where partially burnt notes were discovered, visited his Delhi residence. The committee spent approximately 45 minutes at Justice Verma's official residence, inspecting the room where the fire occurred. The committee will determine its own methods and rules for the investigation.
The Three-Judge Committee's Visit
The investigation committee comprises Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sheel Nagu; Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice G.S. Sandhawalia; and Justice Anu Shivraman of the Karnataka High Court. These three judges visited Justice Verma's residence and inspected the fire-damaged room. However, the committee stated that they will determine the appropriate procedure and rules for the investigation.
Justice Verma Will Not Work at Allahabad High Court
Sources indicate that while Justice Yashwant Verma has been transferred to the Allahabad High Court, he will not undertake any judicial work there. The Supreme Court clarified that Justice Verma's transfer and the action against him are separate processes. Justice Verma's transfer was made by the Supreme Court Collegium and is in accordance with regulations, while the investigation is a separate matter.
Investigation Process and Further Action
Following the investigation committee's report, further action will be taken in Justice Verma's case. The action against Justice Verma will not be limited to the transfer alone; it could have far-reaching consequences for the judiciary. The Supreme Court has also clarified that Justice Verma's transfer is separate from the ongoing in-house investigation against him.
