Supreme Court Dismisses Plea in Justice Varma Cash Case
In a setback for Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking relief in a controversy related to an alleged cash transaction. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, firmly stated that the petition lacked merit and dismissed it at the admission stage itself.
The case concerns allegations of unaccounted cash deposits linked to Justice Varma, who currently serves on the Delhi High Court bench. The plea had challenged the Delhi High Court’s earlier decision not to initiate any inquiry or disciplinary action. The petitioners had argued that further scrutiny was essential in light of the alleged irregularities.
However, the Supreme Court made it clear that it saw no ground to interfere. “This is not a matter worth entertaining under Article 136,” the Chief Justice observed, dismissing the petition without issuing notice to the other parties.
Justice Varma Denies Any Wrongdoing
Justice Yashwant Varma has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating that the deposits in question were from legal and known sources. Sources close to the judge claim that the financial transactions were fully disclosed in tax filings, and the allegations are politically or personally motivated.
The matter had triggered limited attention within legal circles, but the Supreme Court’s latest decision indicates that no further action will be taken unless new evidence emerges.
SC Ruling Shuts the Door on Further Appeal
With this dismissal, the legal options for the petitioners have narrowed significantly. Under Indian law, decisions under Article 136 are final unless a review petition is filed, which is rarely successful.
Legal experts say that the Supreme Court’s position reinforces the need for strong preliminary evidence before judicial conduct can be questioned at such high levels.
