Supreme Court Launches Probe: Allegations Rock Delhi Judiciary

The Supreme Court initiated an investigation into alleged cash discoveries involving Justice Yashwant Varma. A three-member committee inspected his residence following a fire incident. Justice Varma denies the allegations, describing them as an attempt to defame him. The investigation follows accusations suggesting conspiratorial efforts against the judge.

A Supreme Court-initiated inquiry began on Tuesday to investigate alleged cash discoveries at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. This comes after a three-member committee inspected the site.

The committee—comprised of Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice G S Sandhawalia, and Judge Anu Sivaraman—had a meeting at Justice Varma's official residence. The inspection followed a fire incident on March 14 that reportedly uncovered cash.

Justice Varma has rejected the allegations, suggesting they are part of a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation. The three-member committee was formed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to conduct the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)