Inquiry into Delhi High Court Judge's Fire Incident: Supreme Court's Next Steps
The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, is set to decide on establishing an inquiry panel regarding the recent fire incident at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge, Justice Yashwant Varma. This follows an initial inquiry initiated by the Supreme Court collegium, which is also led by Chief Justice Khanna. The Supreme Court has confirmed Justice Varma's transfer to the Allahabad High Court, clarifying that this decision is unrelated to the ongoing inquiry.
Recent reports had suggested that a significant amount of cash was discovered at Justice Varma's residence following the fire, which has led to speculation and misinformation regarding the incident. However, a report from the Delhi Fire Services Department stated that the fire, which occurred in a storeroom containing stationery and household items, was extinguished within 15 minutes, and no mention was made of any cash recovery.
As the situation unfolds, the implications of these developments for the judiciary and public trust remain to be seen.
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