‘We are not a trash bin’: Allahabad HC Bar Association slams Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer amid Rs 15 crore cash scandal

Allahabad High Court Bar Association has fiercely opposed the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma following the discovery of Rs 15 crore in unaccounted cash at his official residence. In a strongly worded letter to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Allahabad High Court, the association stated, «We aren’t a trash bin,» expressing shock at the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision.

«The decision of the Collegium raises a serious question — is the Allahabad High Court a trash bin? This matter becomes important when we examine the current situation… wherein the Allahabad High Court is short of judges… new judges have not been appointed for many years,» the statement read.

Senior advocate and association president Anil Tiwari signed the resolution, reiterating that while the High Court faces ongoing issues, it cannot be treated as a dumping ground for controversial appointments. «Presently, we are facing so many problems, particularly shortage of judges resulting in fresh cases not being heard for months, thereby diminishing the faith of the public in the rule of law. But it does not mean we are a trash bin. We are not ready to accept corruption,» the statement added.

Fire Leads to Cash Discovery

Justice Varma was not at home when a fire broke out at his official residence. His family members alerted emergency services, and after the fire was doused, first responders found a massive sum of cash in one of the rooms. The discovery immediately raised suspicions, prompting local police to report the matter to senior officials.

The case quickly escalated to top government authorities and was brought to the attention of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who convened an urgent meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium.

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