Justice Yashwant Varma Critiques Inquiry Process in Resignation Letter
'History Will Record Unfairness': Justice Yashwant Varma Writes To Probe Panel, Questions Evidence
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Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned amid allegations of unfair treatment during a parliamentary inquiry into unaccounted cash found at his residence. In a letter, he criticized the inquiry for procedural lapses and lack of credible evidence, asserting that he was publicly vilified before defending himself.
- 01Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from his position amid an inquiry into allegations of unaccounted cash.
- 02He accused the inquiry panel of procedural unfairness and a predetermined approach.
- 03Varma questioned the authenticity of video evidence linked to the allegations.
- 04He emphasized that no direct link had been established between him and the cash.
- 05Varma expressed hope that history would recognize the unfair treatment he faced.
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In a letter dated April 9, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court formally resigned, criticizing the Lok Sabha-appointed inquiry panel investigating allegations of unaccounted cash found at his official residence after a fire in March 2025. He claimed the inquiry was marred by procedural lapses and a lack of credible evidence, stating that it was compromised by unfairness from the start. Varma argued that the panel's approach was predetermined, leading to his public vilification before he could present his defense. He specifically raised concerns about the reliability of video recordings that allegedly showed cash at his residence, asserting they were recorded without his knowledge and lacked proper authentication. He noted that the evidence presented did not establish a direct link between him and the cash. In his resignation, Varma expressed deep sadness over the situation and hoped that history would acknowledge the unfairness he experienced throughout the inquiry process.
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The resignation of a sitting judge raises concerns about judicial integrity and the treatment of public officials in India.
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