Background of the Case
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the registration of an FIR against former Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma regarding an alleged cash recovery incident.
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Incident Details
- The petitioner alleged that a significant amount of unaccounted cash was found on premises linked to the judge.
- The petition sought immediate criminal proceedings against him.
Supreme Court’s Legal Observations
A bench comprising Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan rejected the plea, terming it premature. The court stated:
“After the in-house inquiry is over, several options are open… Today, it is not the time to consider this petition.”
Key Court Findings
- The court emphasized that judicial discipline required the in-house inquiry to be completed before any FIR could be considered.
- It cautioned against premature intervention in cases involving sitting or former judges.
Court’s Directive
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, advising the petitioner to wait for the conclusion of the in-house probe.
Legal Significance of the Ruling
This judgment reaffirms the importance of internal judicial accountability mechanisms and prevents undue external interference in ongoing inquiries.
