New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The Supreme Court On Friday, they released a statement indicating that upon obtaining the details, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court initiated an internal investigation process to gather evidence and information concerning the accusations against Justice. Yashwant Varma and a report will be submitted to the Chief Justice of India on March 21.
The Chief Justice of the High Court initiated an investigation into the accusations against Justice Varma before this. Supreme Court Collegium The press release from the supreme court stated that the meeting took place on March 20.
As mentioned in the statement, 'The report will undergo examination and processing for subsequent necessary actions,'
False information and gossip are circulating concerning the event at Justice's residence. Yashwant Varma ," it further added.
A day following the uproar about the purported discovery of a large amount of money at Justice Varma's home, things heated up even further. Supreme Court rejected claims that his move was endorsed by its Collegium .
The proposal to relocate Judge Varma has been forwarded to the authorities. Supreme Court Collegium by the Head of the Supreme Court and the Collegium looked for feedback from consultant judges Supreme Court , The High Courts of Delhi and Allahabad and Judge Varma stated the Supreme Court .
Collegium It will review the response and subsequently issue a resolution regarding the transfer of Justice Varma, it stated.
Supreme Court Even stated that the transfer and the internal investigation are separate from one another.
"The proposal for transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma , who is the second-highest-ranking judge at the Delhi High Court and also serves as a member of it? Collegium , to his appellate High Court namely the High Court of Judicature Allahabad , placing him as the ninth most senior individual, is independent and separate from the internal investigation process. Additionally, the incident in question occurred in Delhi,” the statement noted.
It additionally stated, "The proposal underwent examination by the Collegium comprising of the Chief Justice of India and the four highest-ranking judges Supreme Court On March 20, 2025, and subsequently, letters were sent to the consulting judges of the tribunal. Supreme Court , the chief justices of the respective high courts and justice Yashwant Varma . The responses received will be reviewed and subsequently, the Collegium will pass a resolution."
An internal investigation has been launched against Justice Varma after reports emerged about finding a large amount of money at his official home in Delhi.
Earlier today, ANI reported that following the initial investigation or internal review, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya will present the report to the authorities. Supreme Court Collegium .
The sources in the Supreme Court also informed the ANI that subsequent actions "as needed" will be carried out by Supreme Court Collegium against Justice Varma.
According to media reports, a fire at the judge's residence resulted in the unexpected discovery of money by firefighters.
According to media reports, the money was first discovered by firefighters who responded to a blaze at the judge's home on March 14. The judge was not at the property during this incident.
At the Delhi High Court, attorneys raised this matter with Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and asked him to intervene. The Chief Justice acknowledged that the judges are already aware of the problem. (ANI)
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