# Lok Sabha panel finds Justice Yashwant Varma guilty

2026-08-12T17:13:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Lok Sabha-appointed three-member committee has found former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of all three charges related to the discovery of burnt currency notes at his official residence in March 2025. The report, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, said his explanations were evasive and that material evidence was disturbed before lawful inspection. Justice Varma resigned in April. Legal experts say an FIR can now be registered, though some argue the impeachment process is moot. The panel noted he withdrew too late from the inquiry.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/justice-yashwant-varma-resigns-amid-cash-scandal-fir-possible-following-panel-report/articleshow/133186054.cms>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/justice-yashwant-varma-likely-to-be-impeached-in-december-govt-may-bring-in-motion-during-winter-session-article-155600764>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/justice-varmas-withdrawal-from-probe-cannot-end-statutory-inquiry-says-lok-sabha-panel/article71337801.ece>

Tags: cash recovery scandal, impeachment, judicial accountability, Justice Yashwant Varma, Lok Sabha inquiry panel
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