Yashwant Verma should not be assigned judicial work… SC directs Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
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Justice Yashwant Verma of Delhi High Court is being sent to Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended this. The Central Government has accepted this recommendation. Actually, a few days ago, a case of burnt notes being found in Justice Verma’s official house came to light. In such a situation, the Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court not to assign any judicial work to Justice Verma right now.
In this case, the Chief Justice of India started an internal investigation on March 21 and a 3-member committee was formed. The political temperature of the country is also very high regarding this matter. The Supreme Court issued a press release on Friday evening saying, ‘After Justice Verma is transferred to Allahabad High Court and he takes charge there, no judicial work should be assigned to Justice Verma.’
What is the matter?
Justice Yashwant Verma’s official residence caught fire a few days ago. During this time, a case of burnt notes being found in his house came to light. The Supreme Court also released a video of this burnt cash. After this, the Supreme Court transferred Justice Verma to Allahabad High Court. However, the matter has become quite controversial. From the Bar Association to politicians, everyone has commented on this matter. A 3-member investigation committee is looking into this matter. The part of Justice Verma’s house where the cash was burnt has been sealed by the police. The matter is currently being investigated. Soon the three-judge committee will submit its report to the Supreme Court.
