Updated 27 March 2025 at 23:28 IST
Pressure Mounts for Justice Yashwant Varma as Demand for His Removal Grows
Demands for the removal of Justice Varma have mounted as the investigation is underway. Mobile phones of eight policemen have been seized for investigation so far. Stay tuned with Republic for more updates on the topic.
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After heaps of burnt cash were found at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14, demands for his removal have increased. Presidents of the Kerala, Gujarat, Lucknow, Karnataka, Allahabad, and Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Associations will be in the national capital for a meeting.
Delhi Police to seek report from power department officials and forensic experts to confirm whether the fire was caused due to short circuit
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Joint Statement of Bar Association of the High Court
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Who are the 18 High Court Bar Association Presidents Opposing Justice Varma's Transfer?
1. Punjab & Haryana HC
2. Mumbai HC
3. Nagpur HC
4. Aurangabad HC
5. UP Allahabad HC
6. Up Lucknow HC
7. Bangalore HC
8. , Dharwad HC
9. Gulbarga HC
10. Karnatka HC
10. Gujarat HC
11. Jabalpur
12. Gwalior HC
13. Jharkhand HC
14. Chattishgarh HC Bilaspur
15. Kerala HC , Ernakulam
16. Madras HC , Chennai
17. Himachal Pradesh HC
18. Uttarakhand HC
27 March 2025 at 15:31 IST
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Judge-Cash Row: Karnataka HCBA President Demands Justice Yashwant Varma’s Work Withdrawal
Karnataka High Court Bar Association (HCBA) President Vivek Reddy has called for the immediate withdrawal of all work assigned to Justice Yashwant Varma.
“We stand in solidarity with the advocates of Prayagraj, who have ceased work until the transfer order is revoked. If he is deemed unfit for Delhi, then he should not be given work anywhere in India,” Reddy stated.
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27 March 2025 at 11:16 IST
Mobile Phones of 8 Policemen Seized Amid Probe Against Justice Yashwant Varma
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Judge Cash Burning Scandal: Team of Advocates Arrives at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Residence
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Advocate Stuti Gujral, who had visited last evening along with junior advocates, was present.
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“We will hold discussions with Kapil Sibal,” he added.
27 March 2025 at 10:18 IST
Delhi Police Preserved Fire Site in Presence of Court Official
DCP Devesh Mahla team analysed CCTV footage from March 14 incident
DCP Mahla team recorded videos of charred items from the store room at Justice Varma’s bungalow
According to a source, DCP team met family members, staff & personal assistant to ascertain the cause of fire
Delhi Police to seek report from power department officials and forensic experts to confirm whether the fire was caused due to short circuit
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Judge Burning Cash Scandal: Presidents of Multiple Bar Associations to Be in Delhi for Key Meet
Presidents of the Kerala, Gujarat, Lucknow, Karnataka, Allahabad, and Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Associations will be at Kapil Sibal’s residence for the meeting.
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Published On: 27 March 2025 at 09:35 IST