Justice Varma Denies Presence at Fire, Challenges Inquiry Amid Impeachment Proceedings

Justice Yashwant Varma told a parliamentary panel he was not present at his residence during the March 14, 2025 fire when burnt currency notes were found. He denied any role in cash recovery, attributing site security lapses to Delhi Police and fire officials. Following an in-house inquiry that found him guilty of misconduct, impeachment proceedings were initiated after he declined to resign. Justice Varma has challenged the inquiry's constitutionality in the Supreme Court.