Investigation Unveils Unaccounted Cash
An in-house three-judge inquiry report has accused Justice Varma after confirming the recovery of unaccounted cash from the official residence of the Allahabad High Court judge.
Denial from Justice Varma
Justice Varma, in response, expressed displeasure stating that the inquiry committee did not provide him a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations before making its findings public.
Strong Inferential Evidence
The inquiry’s findings mentioned a presence of “strong inferential evidence” suggesting Justice Varma’s possible involvement in the control of the burned currency discovered at his premises.
Legal Team’s Urgent Action
Sources close to the issue revealed that Varma’s legal representatives urgently requested a hearing on the matter.
CJI Gavai’s Recusal
While agreeing to hear the case, Chief Justice Gavai opted out, citing his prior role in the internal discussions related to the case as a conflict of interest.
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