ASG Raja Thakare Appointed to Assist Inquiry Committee against Justice Yashwant Varma

The Court noted that Additional Solicitor General Raja Thakare has been appointed to assist the three-member Inquiry Committee constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, in the impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court.

It observed that the appointment was made pursuant to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. 

The Committee is examining allegations arising from the recovery of unaccounted cash at Justice Varma’s official residence.

The Court earlier held that the Speaker’s constitution of the Committee was valid and did not violate statutory procedure.