The Supreme Court has released documents related to the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma. These documents include correspondence between the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Yashwant Varma: The discovery of a large amount of partially burnt cash during a fire at Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence on March 14, 2025, has caused considerable unrest within the judiciary and public sphere. In response, the Supreme Court swiftly made the relevant documents, videos, and reports publicly available to ensure transparency.
Details of the Incident
On the night of March 14th, while Justice Varma was out of town, his private secretary reported a fire at his residence to the police control room. While extinguishing the fire, police and fire personnel discovered a significant amount of partially burnt cash in one of the rooms. This was reported to higher authorities, eventually reaching the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Action
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjeev Khanna took swift action, convening a Supreme Court Collegium meeting. The meeting proposed the transfer of Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court launched its own investigation and has now released the documents, videos, and reports related to the investigation to the public.
Justice Varma's Response
Justice Varma has denied any knowledge of the cash found at his residence, claiming it is a conspiracy against him. He stated that he did not use that room and had no knowledge of the cash. The Supreme Court, maintaining transparency, has published all related documents, videos, and reports on its official website. This action demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to impartiality and transparency.
The Supreme Court has constituted a three-judge committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Justice Varma has been recused from judicial duties pending the completion of the investigation. This is the first time the Supreme Court has made all documents and evidence public in such an incident, reinforcing transparency within the judiciary and public trust.
