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Lok Sabha panel finds Justice Yashwant Varma guilty
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The panel's damning report punctures the narrative that Justice Varma's resignation ends the matter. Criminal liability remains, and several legal experts believe an FIR is now possible. The government should pursue a clear legal path, not let the case die quietly. The key test: will the law ministry initiate criminal proceedings based on this report?
Sources (3): economictimes.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com, thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
