3 Things Justice Varma cash row, crackdown on farmers, and FIR against Kunal Kamra
Mar 25, 2025
Join Apurva Vishwanath, National Legal Editor at The Indian Express, as he dissects the scandal surrounding Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, igniting discussions on judicial integrity and the Supreme Court’s unprecedented transparency move. Kanchan Vasdev, a reporter with deep insights into farmer protests, shares harrowing details about police crackdowns in Punjab amid rising tensions. The conversation also touches on the Kunal Kamra controversy, blending humor and serious political implications in an engaging critique of the current socio-political climate.
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Justice Varma Cash Controversy
- Reports emerged alleging sacks of burnt cash were found at Justice Yashwant Varma's Delhi residence after a fire.
- The Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, publicized the timeline, raising speculation about the cash's origin.
Unprecedented Transparency
- Publicizing the timeline of events in the Justice Varma case is unprecedented.
- It demonstrates a move towards greater transparency in addressing judicial matters.
Challenges in Judicial Accountability
- Establishing concrete evidence against judges in corruption cases is challenging.
- The collegium often resorts to "punitive transfers" to address such allegations.