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Jun 19, 2025
Probe panel recommends removal of Justice Varma
A special panel has called for Justice Yashwant Varma to be removed from the Allahabad High Court, after finding serious misconduct.
This follows a letter from the Chief Justice of India dated March 22, 2025, which kicked off an investigation.
The panel uncovered strong evidence—including cash found at Varma's official residence in New Delhi.
TL;DR
Panel felt this broke trust in the judiciary
The report says cash was found under the control of Varma and his family, but he didn't file any complaint or alert authorities even though he suspected something was off.
The panel felt this broke trust in the judiciary and stressed that judges are held to especially high ethical standards.
They concluded that removal proceedings were necessary to keep public confidence in the system strong.