'Before addressing the writ of mandamus ...': Supreme Court declines plea for FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash recovery row

Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.

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