"Nobody is guilty till proper investigation": TMC MP Saugata Roy on Judge Yashwant Varma case

New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): Amid the controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday emphasised the need for a fair probe on the matter.
The TMC leader addressed the recent developments in the case, noting, "Nobody is considered guilty till there is a proper investigation."
He stated that the Supreme Court had been handling the matter and that it was not an issue to be discussed by politicians.
"The Supreme Court has appointed a committee and transferred the concerned judge to Allahabad High Court. It is not for politicians to debate and discuss this issue," Roy added.
Earlier on Monday, the Delhi High Court released an official update to its supplementary cause list, announcing the immediate withdrawal of judicial responsibilities from Justice Yashwant Varma until further notice.
Justice Varma got embroiled in a significant controversy after a fire incident at his residence on March 14, 2025, led to the alleged discovery of a substantial amount of cash.
Justice Varma has, however, vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that neither he nor his family owns the cash. He has also termed it a deliberate conspiracy aimed at framing him.
Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding Justice Varma continued to intensify as the Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Monday urged the Chief Justice of India (CJI) not to proceed with the transfer of Justice Varma, stressing that no court should be used as a "dumping ground".
Speaking to ANI, President of the Allahabad HC Bar Association Anil Tiwari demanded that all judgements delivered by Justice Varma during his tenure be thoroughly reviewed to restore public confidence in the judicial process and suggested that the judge remain under the close watch of the Supreme Court until proceedings are concluded. (ANI)