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House Panel Finds Ex-Judge Yashwant Varma Guilty in Cash Case

A parliamentary committee has found ex-judge Yashwant Varma guilty, stating his explanations were inadequate regarding cash found in his home.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A parliamentary panel has concluded that charges against former High Court judge Yashwant Varma are proven in a case involving cash found at his residence. The Lok Sabha panel criticized Varma's explanations, describing them as evasive and unsatisfactory, particularly regarding the cash discovered in a storeroom at his home.

The panel's report highlighted that Varma's responses lacked candor, transparency, and institutional responsibility. This finding raises significant concerns regarding his conduct during his tenure as a judge.

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