Supreme Court dismisses plea for SIT probe in Justice Varma case
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking a Special Investigation Team probe into the discovery of burnt currency at the residence of former judge Yashwant Varma. The court characterized the plea as an attempt to gain publicity, noting that the matter had already been subject to an in-house fact-finding committee.
Why it matters
The ruling reinforces judicial standards regarding the handling of allegations against members of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by a lawyer seeking Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged discovery of burnt currency at the official residence of former Delhi High Court judge, Yashwant Varma , after a blaze in March last year.
Justice P.S. Narasimha observed orally that the petition filed by Ghanshyam Upadhyay was a shot at “cheap publicity”.
Mr. Upadhayay said the criminal liability related to the allegations surrounding the discovery of the burnt currency would survive the resignation of Justice Varma in April 2026. The lawyer contended that the resignation has deprived the former judge of any immunity from prosecution.
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