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Who is Justice Yashwant Varma, the Delhi HC Judge transferred after cash recovery

IndiaTimes Friday, 21 March 2025 ()
A fire at the home of Delhi high court Judge Yashwant Varma revealed a large amount of cash, leading the Supreme Court Collegium to transfer him to the Allahabad high court. An urgent meeting was called, and concerns were raised about the judiciary's reputation.
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News video: 'Cash at home': Collegium system for judicial appointments is dysfunctional, says Harish Salve

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IANS Exclusive: New Delhi: Former Solicitor General Harish Salve called the collegium system "dysfunctional" after cash was reportedly found at Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma’s home during a fire. He urged Parliament to reform judicial appointments for transparency, warning that a weak...

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