Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Justice Yashwant Verma
The Supreme Court dismissed Justice Yashwant Varma's petition challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to constitute a parliamentary committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act to probe corruption charges against him, stemming from the cash-at-home incident. The bench rejected arguments on the legality of admitting the impeachment motion, allowing the inquiry panel to continue recording statements, including Varma's deposition. This clears the path for ongoing impeachment proceedings in Parliament.
The Supreme Court dismissed Justice Yashwant Varma's petition challenging the in-house inquiry committee's report that indicted him in the cash-at-home scandal involving recovery of large sums of semi-burnt unaccounted cash from his official residence in Delhi. The bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih upheld the then CJI Sanjiv Khanna's recommendation for his removal, sent to the President and Prime Minister on 08/05/2025, emphasizing the CJI's authority to protect judicial integrity. This ruling allows potential parliamentary impeachment proceedings under Article 124 to proceed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Notable Judgment | Ruling on Gold Imports Under Customs Act (2023) in a case that significantly impacted India's gold import policies. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (Half-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.Com Honours | Hansraj College, Delhi University |
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| LLB | Rewa University (1992) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Address | 30 Tughlak Crescent, New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | 1 Daughter |
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Career
| Service Years | 1992-2031 |
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| Judicial Contributions | Yashwant Verma has adjudicated on significant legal issues including taxation, intellectual property, firearms regulation, and constitutional rights. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Enrolled as an advocate at the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh on 8 August 1992. | |
| 2. Practiced a wide range of legal matters including Constitutional, Labour and Industrial Laws, Corporate Laws, and Taxation. | |
| 3. Appointed as Special Counsel for the Allahabad High Court in 2006. | |
| 4. Designated as Senior Advocate by the Allahabad High Court in 2013. | |
| 5. Faced controversies related to a cash row and was involved in a CBI FIR concerning Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd. |