SC upholds in-house probe into Justice Varma, dismisses his plea against removal; says process is legally valid and judge’s conduct lacked credibility.
Read Full ArticleCJI can recommend removal of a judge in cases of grave misconduct, SC says; clarifies CJI isn’t a mere post office & Parliament has final say.
SC questions Justice Varma for not challenging in-house probe panel earlier despite cash haul case; asks why he joined inquiry if he found it flawed.
SC agrees to hear Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging removal recommendation and alleging denial of fair hearing, due process, and reputational harm.
Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC challenging in-house probe report, removal recommendation; alleges denial of fair hearing, violation of due process.
Judges panel finds serious misconduct by Justice Yashwant Varma over unaccounted cash, recommends removal after probe confirms strong inferential evidence.
SC declines RTI disclosure of in-house probe report on Justice Yashwant Varma, citing judicial independence, privacy, and confidentiality limits.
CJI Khanna sends judges’ panel report indicting Justice Yashwant Varma in cash haul case to President, PM; impeachment proceedings likely.
Judges panel indicts Justice Yashwant Varma over cash recovery at Delhi home; CJI seeks response, impeachment proceedings likely if denial persists.
Judges panel submits report to CJI on cash recovery probe involving Justice Yashwant Varma after fire at his official residence in Delhi.
SC judges opt for transparency; 30 of 33 have declared assets. Declarations to be uploaded on SC website voluntarily, reaffirming a 2009 resolution.
Allahabad HC Bar suspends strike, to boycott Justice Yashwant Varma’s oath. Judicial work resumes April 1; national press conference set for April 26-27.
Centre transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC amid inquiry into cash stash discovery at his residence, following SC Collegium’s recommendation.
SC refuses plea for FIR against Justice Varma, citing an ongoing in-house inquiry. Says all options remain open post-inquiry, including CJI-directed FIR.
Bar leaders urge CJI to revoke Justice Varma’s transfer, citing concerns over evidence tampering in cash pile case. CJI assures consideration of demand.
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