Supreme Court Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Petition in Cash-at-Residence Case

On August 7, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma, challenging the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for his removal due to the discovery of a large amount of burnt currency notes at his official residence in Delhi. The Court upheld the legality of the internal inquiry committee’s formation and its procedures, finding them constitutionally valid.