SC questioned how Justice Yashwant Varma could challenge the findings of the 3-member in-house enquiry committee after having participated in process

The petition will be heard on Monday by a bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih.

Justice Yashwant Varma has concealed his identity in his petition in the Supreme Court challenging the findings of an inquiry panel that recommended his removal.

New Delhi, Jul 28: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned Justice Yashwant Varma over his plea to invalidate an in-house inquiry panel report indicting him over the discovery of huge cache of burnt cash from his official residence during his tenure as a Delhi High Court judge. “Why did you appear before the inquiry committee? […]

Supreme Court questions judge's choice to submit to inquiry, challenges findings, and debates legality of removal process.

The top court also raised concerns over the timing of Justice Varma’s petition. “If you were aggrieved by the procedure or the publishing of the tapes, why didn’t you approach the court at that stage?”

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. he Supreme Court on Monday posed various questions to Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma while hearing his plea challenging the in-house inquiry panel procedure leading to the initiation of impeachment proceedings against him following the recovery of half-burnt cash from his official residence in Delhi. India News | SC Asks Justice Varma Why He Didn't Challenge In-house Probe Prior to Appearance Before Panel.

The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's challenge to an inquiry report indicting him for misconduct after burnt cash was found at his residence. The court questioned his participation in the inquiry.