Justice Yashwant Varma Caught in High Court Cash Controversy
In a shocking turn of events, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has come under scrutiny after large amounts of unaccounted cash were discovered at his Official residence. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the judiciary and the public, was uncovered during a fire incident at his bungalow on March 14, 2025. The Supreme Court of India has since launched an Investigation into the matter.
The Incident
On March 14, a fire broke out at Justice Varma's Official residence, Reportedly due to a short circuit. While firefighters Worked to extinguish the blaze, they discovered large quantities of burnt and partially burnt currency notes in a storeroom adjacent to the house. Videos and photographs from the scene show sacks of charred cash, leading to speculation about the source of the money.
A leaked video of the incident, which has been widely circulated on social Media, shows one of the firefighters making a remark about the burning currency, saying, "Mahatma Gandhi mein aag lag gayi"—a reference to the Indian currency notes bearing Mahatma Gandhi’s image.
Supreme Court’s Response
Following the discovery, the Supreme Court took imMediate action by forming a three-Member committee to Investigate the alLegations. The panel includes:
Chief Justice Sheel Nagu (Punjab & Haryana High Court)
Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia (Himachal Pradesh High Court)
Justice Anu Sivaraman (Karnataka High Court)
Additionally, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, has been instructed not to assign any judicial Work to Justice Varma until the Investigation is Complete.
Justice Varma’s Response
Justice Yashwant Varma has denied any wrongdoing and has expressed shock over the incident. He claims that neither he nor his Family Members were aware of the cash found in the storeroom. He has alleged that the entire controversy is a conspiracy aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
Links to Previous AlLegations
The controversy has also reignited discussions about Justice Varma’s past involvement in financial misconduct. Before his appointment as a Judge, he served as a non-executive director of Simbhaoli Sugars Limited, a Company embroiled in a ₹97.85 crore fraud case involving misappropriation of bank loans intended for sugarcane farmers. While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had initially named him as an accused in the case, the Supreme Court had put a halt to the probe in 2024.
Public and Political Reaction
The revelations have sparked a nationwide debate about judicial accountability and transparency. Several Legal experts and political leaders have called for stricter checks and balances within the judiciary. On social Media, the hashtags #JudicialIntegrity and #JusticeForJustice have been trending, with people expressing both outrage and skepticism over the Investigation’s outcome.
The Supreme Court’s committee is expected to submit a preliminary Report within a few weeks. Depending on the findings, further Legal action, including a possible impeachment motion, could be considered. Meanwhile, calls for a broader judicial reform to prevent such incidents in the future are gaining momentum.
This case underscores the need for greater transparency in the judiciary and raises serious questions about ethical governance in India’s Legal system. As the Investigation unfolds, the public and Legal fraternity await the truth behind the cash scandal surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma.
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