Supreme Court Rejects FIR Plea Against Justice Yashwant Varma, Backs Ongoing Internal Probe
Supreme Court rejects plea for FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma, citing ongoing internal probe into cash recovery and calls the plea ‘premature’
The Supreme Court Today dismissed a petition seeking the immediate registration of an FIR against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with an alleged cash recovery incident, calling the plea “premature” in light of an ongoing internal inquiry. According to The Economic Times, the bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan pointed out that the...
The Supreme Court Today dismissed a petition seeking the immediate registration of an FIR against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with an alleged cash recovery incident, calling the plea “premature” in light of an ongoing internal inquiry.
According to The Economic Times, the bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan pointed out that the judiciary has its own internal mechanisms to address such matters. “Once the in-house inquiry is complete, all sorts of resources are open. If required, the Chief Justice of India can direct the registration of an FIR. Why should we go into this today?” the bench asked.
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A special three-judge committee has been formed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud to investigate the allegations. The panel started its work earlier this week and is currently in New Delhi, reviewing evidence and questioning those involved, including Justice Varma.
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The ET reported that the panel wants to complete the investigation as soon as possible to avoid delays or any appearance that the process is being dragged out or hidden from public view. However, this internal inquiry is not like a regular court trial. There will be no cross-examination of witnesses or lawyers representing either side. It is a fact-finding mission meant to determine whether further action is needed.
Justice Varma was recently transferred to the Allahabad High Court, a move that drew criticism from several legal professionals and bar associations. Many questioned the timing of the transfer, suggesting that it could complicate the investigation or appear as an attempt to move the judge while the case was under review quietly.
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Previous Incident
Recently, a fire broke out at the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma in Delhi. Firefighters managed to control what was described as a “minor fire” within 15 minutes. However, during the operation, they stumbled upon something far more serious — a substantial stash of cash hidden in one of the rooms.
The discovery was immediately documented and reported to higher authorities, setting off alarm bells within the system. The information quickly made its way up the chain of command, reaching senior government officials and eventually landing on the desk of the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna.
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What Happens Next
For now, the Supreme Court has made it clear that it will not interfere while the internal inquiry is ongoing. If the committee finds enough evidence of wrongdoing, the Chief Justice of India has the authority to direct that a formal police case (FIR) be registered.
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