Justice Yashwant Varma: High Court Judge at the Centre of a Major Legal Storm

Justice Yashwant Varma: High Court Judge at the Centre of a Major Legal Storm

In a case that has shaken the judicial corridors of the country, Justice Yashwant Varma, a senior High Court judge, now finds himself at the heart of one of India’s most high-profile judicial controversies in recent years. What began as a routine incident of a fire in his official residence has now escalated into a full-blown constitutional crisis, with the Supreme Court stepping in and impeachment proceedings initiated by Parliament. From Esteemed Judge to National Headline Justice Varma, known for his work on constitutional and taxation matters, had built a reputation as a sharp legal mind over three decades. His career, which saw appointments across major high courts, took a dramatic turn earlier this year when emergency responders discovered large amounts of cash burnt and partially intact inside a locked storage space at his official bungalow, following a fire-related call. This unexpected discovery raised serious ethical questions and led to swift administrative and judicial action…