Cash Row: SC Collegium Issues Resolution to Repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC
In a significant development amid ongoing debates about judicial appointments and transfers, the Supreme Court Collegium has issued a formal resolution to repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. This decision comes in the wake of allegations that had embroiled the judge in a controversial ‘cash row’ earlier this year, igniting widespread speculation and scrutiny within legal circles. Background of the Controversy The controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma began in February 2025, when reports surfaced suggesting that the judge was allegedly involved in an illegal cash transaction with a senior advocate. The incident reportedly took place during a high-profile case in the Allahabad High Court, raising questions about judicial integrity and accountability. Sources close to the case stated that an undisclosed sum was said to have exchanged hands, although no concrete evidence was immediately presented. Although Justice Varma denied all accusations, cl...