Supreme Court Denies Urgency in Justice Varma FIR Plea

The Supreme Court refused urgent hearing for a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma related to a cash row. Despite multiple requests for urgency, the court maintained decorum, affirming procedural listing. Justice Varma faces impeachment recommendations after an inquiry found misconduct evidence.

The Supreme Court refrained from granting an urgent hearing on a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, relating to a cash discovery controversy.

The bench, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, responded to lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's request, asserting that due process would be followed despite repeated urging.

An inquiry concluded that Justice Varma had control over where half-burnt cash was found, supporting misconduct claims. Recommendations for impeachment have been made to Parliament, with hearings expected during the Monsoon session starting July 21.

(With inputs from agencies.)