New Delhi<\/strong> \u2013 In a shocking revelation that has rocked the Indian judiciary, an internal inquiry committee formed by the Supreme Court has submitted a damning report on Justice Yashwant Verma, recommending his dismissal following the recovery of a large amount of burnt cash from his official residence in Delhi earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation, which was initiated after a fire broke out at Justice Verma\u2019s government bungalow in Delhi\u2019s high-security Lutyens zone in March, has unearthed serious allegations of misconduct and raised critical questions about judicial accountability and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Background: The Mysterious Fire and Discovery of Burnt Cash<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The controversy began on the night of March 14<\/strong> at approximately 11:35 PM, when a fire was reported at 30 Tughlaq Crescent<\/strong>, the official residence of Justice Yashwant Verma. Firefighters and police personnel responded swiftly and managed to douse the flames. However, upon entering the premises, they were stunned to discover a large quantity of partially burnt \u20b9500 denomination currency notes<\/strong> inside the storeroom of the bungalow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eyewitnesses, including first responders, described the scene as \u201cunprecedented,\u201d with many stating they had never seen so much cash in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Supreme Court\u2019s Response: Formation of a High-Level Inquiry Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In response to the incident and its potential ramifications, the Supreme Court constituted a three-member internal inquiry committee<\/strong> to probe the matter. The panel comprised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chief Justice Sheel Nagu<\/strong> (Punjab and Haryana High Court)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia<\/strong> (Himachal Pradesh High Court)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Justice Anu Sivaraman<\/strong> (Karnataka High Court)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The committee submitted its report to then Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna<\/strong> on May 4<\/strong>, who in turn forwarded it to President Droupadi Murmu<\/strong> and Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explosive Findings of the Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The inquiry report makes several serious and startling revelations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The burnt cash was discovered inside the official storeroom<\/strong> of Justice Verma\u2019s residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The committee established that Justice Verma and his family had direct and exclusive control<\/strong> over the storeroom where the money was found.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Strong circumstantial evidence<\/strong> indicates that the cash was removed from the premises on the morning of March 15<\/strong>, after the fire incident the previous night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Justice Verma\u2019s explanations \u2014 including references to CCTV surveillance and security measures<\/strong> \u2014 were found to be inconsistent and unreliable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Role of the Family: Daughter’s Testimony Under Scrutiny<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The report also scrutinizes the testimony of Justice Verma\u2019s daughter. The committee described her as a confident, educated, and independent woman, and questioned the credibility of her claim<\/strong> that she was \u201ccompletely panicked\u201d during the incident. The panel concluded that her statements did not align with the facts<\/strong> and failed to establish innocence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The committee focused on three pivotal questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How did the cash enter the storeroom?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
What was the source of the money?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Who removed the cash from the premises on March 15?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Despite limited direct evidence, the committee relied on witness accounts, timelines, and circumstantial indicators to build a strong case suggesting the involvement of Justice Verma and his immediate family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendation for Dismissal and Impeachment Proceedings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Given the gravity of the findings, the committee has recommended the dismissal<\/strong> of Justice Yashwant Verma. In line with this, Justice Sanjiv Khanna<\/strong> wrote to the President and Prime Minister<\/strong>, recommending the initiation of constitutional proceedings<\/strong> for his removal under the judicial impeachment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the Parliament accepts the recommendation, Justice Verma could become one of the very few judges in Indian history<\/strong> to face such constitutional action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judicial Ethics and Public Trust Highlighted<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quoting the 1997 \u201cRestatement of Values of Judicial Life\u201d<\/strong>, the report emphasized that judges are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards<\/strong>. It stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cIntegrity and character form the foundation of the judiciary. Public confidence is the true source of a judge’s authority.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The matter now rests with the President and the Parliament<\/strong>. If a motion is passed in both Houses of Parliament for his removal, Justice Verma will be stripped of his post, marking a rare and serious disciplinary action against a sitting High Court judge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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