“Plea Not Worth Entertaining”: Supreme Court Setback For Justice Yashwant Varma In Cash Row
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The Supreme Court of India has dealt a significant blow to Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma in a controversy surrounding burnt cash found at his Delhi home. The court dismissed Justice Varma’s challenge to an in-house judiciary panel that recommended his impeachment over the incident.
Details of the Case
- Incident: Burnt piles of money were found at Justice Varma’s Delhi home in March, sparking a massive row about potential corruption in the judicial system.
- Impeachment Recommendation: A three-judge committee headed by then Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna recommended Justice Varma’s impeachment.
- Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled the recommendation “constitutionally valid” and said Justice Varma’s petition was “not worth entertaining.”
Justice Varma’s Arguments Rejected
Justice Varma had argued that:
- Jurisdiction and Authority: The in-house committee lacked jurisdiction to investigate a sitting judge.
- Fair Hearing: He was denied a fair hearing.
- Constitutional Protection: The Supreme Court can’t take disciplinary action against High Court judges due to constitutional protections.
The Supreme Court rejected these arguments.
Next Steps
- Impeachment Process: The impeachment process initiated last month can now proceed in Parliament under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution.
- Parliamentary Investigation: Over 145 MPs had sought a parliamentary investigation into Justice Varma over the burnt cash found at his home.
The controversy has raised questions about corruption in the higher judiciary, with Justice Varma denying any link to the cash and alleging a “conspiracy” against him.
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