Row over discovery of cash: Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report to CJI
The Hindu
Delhi High Court Chief Justice investigates cash discovery at Justice Varma's residence, potential transfer to Allahabad High Court.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is stated to have submitted a report to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna in connection with the alleged discovery of cash from Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence here.
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Justice Upadhyay had commenced the in-house enquiry procedure collecting evidence and information in the incident and submitted his report on Friday (March 21, 2025).
The apex court collegium will examine the report and may initiate further action.
The purported discovery of a huge stash of cash happened following a fire at Justice Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence at around 11.35 pm on Holi night on March 14, prompting the Delhi fire department personnel to rush to the spot and douse it.
The top court in a statement on Friday said the Delhi High Court chief justice had initiated an in-house inquiry against him and the proposal to transfer him to the Allahabad High Court was separate.
"There is misinformation and rumours being spread with regard to the incident at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma," the statement said.
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