Big Cash Haul at Justice Yashwant Varma's Official Residence Sparks Collegium Meeting, Transferred to Parent State

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to his parent Allahabad High Court following an adverse report against him.

Supreme Court Collegium decides to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court to his parent High Court in Allahabad after an adverse report against him.

The SC collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna made the recommendations for his transfer to the Central government.…

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Justice Yashwant Varma Transferred to Allahabad High Court After Adverse Report

The Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, made the recommendation to the Central government, seeking Justice Varma’s relocation.

The final decision now lies with the government, which is expected to act on the recommendation soon

Justice Yashwant Varma was appointed as a Delhi High Court judge in October 2021. Prior to that, he served as a judge in the Allahabad High Court, which remains his parent court. The specific nature of the adverse report has not been disclosed. 

A significant cash recovery at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma has led to his transfer to the Allahabad High Court, his parent state.

Following the discovery, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, convened to deliberate on the matter. Based on an adverse report, the Collegium recommended his transfer to the Central government for approval.

Justice Varma, who took oath as a Delhi High Court judge in October 2021, was previously serving in the Allahabad High Court. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the judiciary’s integrity, though official statements regarding the findings remain limited.

The final decision on his transfer now rests with the government, which is expected to process the Collegium’s recommendation in due course.