Prayagraj: Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on Saturday under unusual and contentious circumstances. Departing

According to court sources, Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in by the CJ of Allahabad High Court Arun Bhansali in his chamber at 9.30 am.

Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose residence a huge amount of unaccounted cash was recovered, will not be assigned any judicial work until the probe against him is ongoing.

Justice Yashwant Varma was sworn in as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on Saturday under unusual and contentious circumstances. Justice Yashwant Varma Sworn In As Allahabad High Court Judge in Private Event Amid Cash Row Controversy.

Justice Yashwant Varma, who was transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court amid cash-at-home allegations, was administered the oath in a "clandestine" manner on Saturday, the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) here claimed.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the High Court Chief Justice to express displeasure over the "clandestine" manner in which Justice Yashwa Verma was administered the oath of his office on Saturday. India News | Allahabad HC Bar Association Expresses Displeasure over 'clandestine' Swearing-in of Justice Yashwant Verma.