'Candour, Transparency Lacking': Parliament Panel Finds Justice Yashwant Varma Guilty
Justice Yashwant Varma , who faced removal proceedings after a large quantity of unaccounted cash was allegedly found at his official residence last year, has been held guilty by a three-member inquiry committee constituted by Parliament. Committee report tabled The committee’s report was tabled in both Houses on Wednesday. It said Justice Varma’s explanation regarding the discovery of burnt…
A parliamentary inquiry committee has found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of misconduct, according to a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament. The committee concluded that all three charges against him were proven. The report highlighted that substantial unexplained ₹500 currency notes were discovered in the storeroom of his official residence in New Delhi.
Varma was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the presence, source, or ownership of the cash. The committee also expressed concerns regarding the handling of the storeroom following the incident, noting that its evidentiary condition had been compromised before it was legally sealed and inspected. The disappearance or unavailability of the currency notes remained unexplained.
The controversy surrounding Varma's removal proceedings intensified after a fire broke out at his residence on March 14, 2025, leading to the discovery of large quantities of burnt currency. Firefighters reportedly found the burnt currency in a storeroom during their response to the blaze. Questions arose about the government's acceptance of Varma's resignation, which has not been officially notified by the Union Law Ministry, thereby casting doubt on the legal status of his removal proceedings.
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