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
05/04/2025
Justice Yashwant Varma was transferred back to the Allahabad High Court after the Delhi High Court judge became the subject of a major controversy involving alleged unaccounted cash at his official residence. He took oath at the Allahabad High Court following the transfer.
22/03/2025
The Supreme Court of India constituted a three-judge in-house committee to examine allegations after large amounts of burnt and partially burnt cash were reported from Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence in Delhi following a fire. The panel reviewed witness statements, electronic evidence, and the scene of the incident to determine whether the conduct warranted further action.
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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. |