Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Controversy
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Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Allahabad High Court in India, resigned on April 9, 2026, after facing scrutiny over unaccounted cash found at his official residence in Delhi. His resignation follows an incident from March 2025, when firefighters discovered half-burnt currency notes during a fire response.
- 01Yashwant Varma resigned from his position as a judge of the Allahabad High Court.
- 02His resignation was prompted by scrutiny over unaccounted cash found at his official residence.
- 03The incident occurred in March 2025 when firefighters discovered half-burnt currency notes.
- 04Varma expressed his anguish in his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
- 05The controversy has been ongoing for nearly a year.
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Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Allahabad High Court in India, submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on April 9, 2026. This decision comes nearly a year after unaccounted cash was allegedly discovered at his official residence in Delhi. The controversy began on March 14, 2025, when firefighters responding to a blaze at Varma's residence reportedly found stacks of half-burnt currency notes in a storeroom. In his resignation letter, Varma expressed deep anguish but did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure, stating it was an honor to serve in his capacity. His resignation marks the end of months of mounting scrutiny surrounding his conduct.
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The resignation of a high-ranking judge could affect public trust in the judiciary and raise questions about accountability.
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