There is a popular saying that it takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it all. The nation just witnessed a stark example of this, that too within the very fraternity it relies on for power and justice. Justice Yashwant Varma, once regarded as one of the senior-most judges of the Delhi High Court and a towering figure in India’s judicial system, is now making headlines for all the wrong reasons, sending shockwaves through the nation’s judiciary.
Varma, who was regarded for his legal acumen and incisive judgements is now under scrutiny after a massive pile of cash was recovered from his official residence. As the judiciary grapples with this unexpected fallout, let us examine Justice Yashwant Varma’s personal life and how he became the centre of this controversy.
The fire that sparked a lot of questions
On March 14, 2025, during Holi, what was supposed to be a fun break at the Delhi High Court turned into a frenzy after a fire broke out at Justice Varma’s official bungalow. Firefighters arrived promptly, called in by his family while the judge was reportedly out of town. As they doused the flames, they stumbled upon something far more explosive: large sums of cash stacked in one of the rooms, allegedly totalling Rs. 15 crore.
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