Updated 23 March 2025 at 19:23 IST
Burning Cash Scam: Justice Yashwant Varma's 6-Month Call Records Shared With Delhi HC CJI Upadhyaya
The sacks of cash found at the official residence of Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma has sparked a controversy, unearthing the biggest corruption scandal of the Indian judiciary. While Justice Varma has denied any money being found and has called this a 'conspiracy' against him, the Supreme Court has accepted corruption and a video of the burnt cash from the day of the fire has also been released.
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A day after Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma came under intense scrutiny following the discovery of unaccounted cash at his residence, a new video has surfaced that shows piles of burned money at his house. The startling footage, which is said to have been recorded during the fire incident that occurred on the night of March 14, coinciding with the Holi weekend, captures law enforcement officers wading through large stacks of cash. The video has added to the growing controversy surrounding the judge’s involvement in the case.
The video surfaced following the release of a report by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, which was made public by the Supreme Court of India. The 25-page report, containing documents and photographs related to the cash recovery case involving Justice Yashwant Varma, has been published on the Supreme Court's official website.
The video appears to firmly confirm that substantial amounts of cash were indeed found at the residence of the sitting High Court judge. It directly contradicts the inconsistent and shifting narratives put forth, particularly by the fire department, regarding the discovery of large sums of cash at the judge's home. These contradictory accounts have only added confusion to the situation.
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The video also casts doubt on the Supreme Court Collegium's decision to transfer the judge rather than taking a stronger stance. After the incident was revealed, the Collegium moved the judge to his home court at the Allahabad High Court, which expressed its objection, calling it an inappropriate action and stating they weren’t a "dumping ground."
Moreover, the video prompts serious questions about the origin of the cash. Was it a favor? These issues fuel suspicions about the integrity of several judgments handled by Justice Yashwant Varma. Additionally, the prolonged silence on the matter raises further concerns about the lack of accountability.
23 March 2025 at 12:34 IST
Attempt To Overlook Stink Of Rotten Corruption Has Put Soul Of Justice On Trial: Arnab
"Attempt to overlook stink of rotten corruption has put the soul of justice on trial in this country", says Arnab in fiery take on Delhi judge cash video as he stresses on the next level reforms in the judiciary.
23 March 2025 at 12:00 IST
Judge Cash Video: Multiple Videos Shot But Were Deleted, Asked Not To Circulate
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23 March 2025 at 11:52 IST
Judge Cash Video: Satish Maneshinde Calls Justice Verma’s Defense ‘Bogus’
Senior lawyer Satish Maneshinde stated that Justice Yashwant Varma is fully responsible for everything that happened in his house. Calling it an open-and-shut case, Maneshinde dismissed Justice Verma’s defense as “bogus.”
23 March 2025 at 11:30 IST
Oudh Bar Association Says Concerned Over Changing Statements of SC on Matter
Oudh Bar Association expressed concerns over the changing version of Supreme Court regarding the recovery of the cash.
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23 March 2025 at 11:21 IST
Vivek Reddy of Karnataka Bar Association Calls for an All-Bar Associations Meet
All Bar Associations Across India Should Meet Up: Vivek Reddy of Karnataka Bar Association
23 March 2025 at 11:22 IST
'If He is Guilty, He Should Be Punished': Suhel Set on Justice Verma's Case
Demanding action against Justice Verma if he is proven guilty Suhel Seth said, “if he is Guilty, he should be punished”.
23 March 2025 at 11:04 IST
'Public Faith Shattered': Anil Tiwari, Allahabad High Court Bar Association Chief
The question is of transparency. Public faith is shattered — nothing should be kept confidential. 99% of the judiciary are honest, but a few tarnish the system - Anil Tiwari, Allahabad High Court Bar Association Chief (HCBA)
23 March 2025 at 11:03 IST
Judge Cash Video: Allahabad HCBA Prez Demands CBI Crack Team To Investigate Justice Varma, Restore Faith
Allahabad HCBA President demands transfer of case to CBI to investigate Justice Varma.
23 March 2025 at 10:56 IST
If There Are Sleazy Fixers Operating With Impunity In SC, It Must Be Exposed: Jai Dehadrai
23 March 2025 at 10:42 IST
Judge Cash Video: Mere Transfer Not Enough, Says Ujjwal Nikam
Judge Cash Video: Mere Transfer Not Enough, Says Ujjwal Nikam
23 March 2025 at 10:24 IST
Where are the activist lawyers, where are you Prashant Bhushan? Arnab Asks
23 March 2025 at 10:12 IST
People Of The Country Watching, Reflection Point For Judiciary: Arnab On Judge's Cash Video
23 March 2025 at 10:07 IST
Wake up India: Arnab Says As Video Of Burning Cash Stirs Huge Corruption Debate In Judiciary
23 March 2025 at 09:54 IST
Case Too Grave To Ignore' - Arnab Goswami leads non-stop coverage on India's biggest judicial scandal
23 March 2025 at 09:49 IST
High Level SIT Must Investigate The Burning Cash At Justice Varma's House: Top Legal Voices Tell Arnab
Top legal voices in the country demand a high-level SIT investigation on findings of the burning cash at Justice Varma's house.
23 March 2025 at 09:32 IST
Oudh Bar Association Opposes Transfer of Delhi Hc Judge Embroiled in Cash Discovery Row
The Oudh Bar Association of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has strongly opposed the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma after a large stash of unaccounted cash was allegedly discovered after a fire.
The Oudh Bar Association said if the judge is transferred to Allahabad or Lucknow, the courts will be boycotted.
23 March 2025 at 09:44 IST
CJI Sets UP 3-Member Panel for In-House Inquiry
The Supreme Court has constituted a three-member committee to committee to investigate the findings an in-depth in-house inquiry.
The panel members are Justice Sheel Nagu (Chief Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court), Justice GS Sandhawalia (Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court) and Justice Anu Sivaraman (Judge, Karnataka High Court).
23 March 2025 at 09:39 IST
Justice Yashwant Varma Case Live Updates: Delhi Police is Analyzing Judge's IP Detail Records
-Security Division informed DCP (PCR) and DCP (1st Battalion) about the case.
-Justice Verma’s last six months’ CDR shared with CJ Upadhyaya.
-Delhi Police is analysing Justice Verma’s IP detail records.
-Details of armed guard and CRPF personnel at Justice Verma’s residence to be shared with CJ Upadhyaya.
-Delhi Police HQ directed New Delhi District to provide details on first responders.
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Published On: 23 March 2025 at 09:32 IST