GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Delhi HC refuses plea for FIR, probe against ex-judge Yashwant Varma
The Delhi High Court refused to hear a plea asking for a first information report (FIR) and a special team or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into cash reportedly found after a fire at former judge Yashwant Varma's Delhi home. The judge called it a "wild witch hunt". The petitioner withdrew his plea, leaving him to try other legal remedies.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking an FIR and an SIT or CBI probe into cash reportedly found at former judge Yashwant Varma's residence.
- Justice Amit Bansal called the petition a "wild witch hunt" and questioned why the petitioner had not approached a trial court with his plea.
- Petitioner and lawyer Ghanshyam Upadhyay withdrew his plea after the court indicated it would dismiss it, so he could look at other remedies in law.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:There is no tax or compliance step for you here. If you are thinking of filing a public interest plea, speak to a lawyer first and use the correct forum, since courts can decline to hear such pleas.
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