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Silence, the court is in session
A blaze at Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma's Delhi residence on March 14, 2025 reportedly uncovered half-burnt currency notes, triggering months of scrutiny. On April 9, 2026, Varma sent a letter to President Murmu stating his decision to resign from office, effectively ending the controversy.
Why It Matters
The resignation of a sitting high court judge amid cash-discovery allegations highlights issues of judicial accountability and public trust in the judiciary.
Timeline
2 Events
April 9, 2026 — Varma writes to the President to resign
April 9, 2026
Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma sends a letter to President Droupadi Murmu conveying his decision to step down from office, closing months of scrutiny.
March 14, 2025 — Fire at official residence and discovery of half-burnt currency notes
March 14, 2025
Firefighters responding to a blaze at Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma's official Delhi residence reportedly found stacks of half-burnt currency notes stored in a storeroom, prompting scrutiny of the judge.