New Delhi, A fresh plea seeking the registration of an FIR against former Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the purported discovery of cash at his residence here was mentioned on Wednesday for urgent listing in the Supreme Court.
He alleged that the apex court registry was refusing to list the matter. The cash discovery triggered a major controversy and he was then transferred to Allahabad High Court, his parent high court. The judge submitted his resignation in a letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
On September 21, the Delhi High Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the registration of an FIR and a probe by an SIT or CBI against Varma. The purported discovery of a huge stash of cash took place after a fire broke out at the Lutyens’ Delhi residence of Varma, then a Delhi High Court judge, around 11:35 pm on the night of Holi on March 14, 2025, prompting the fire department personnel to rush to the spot and douse the flames. Varma, who was facing impeachment proceedings, resigned this year on April 9.
The judge was due to superannuate on January 5, 2031.
“Let there be equality and equal treatment, this court has the power to order the registration of FIR,” he said. The rare removal proceedings initiated by the Lok Sabha against Justice Varma was rendered “infructuous” following his resignation.
