NEW DELHI: Amidst the controversy surrounding allegations of a large amount of unaccounted cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence in New Delhi on 14 March, the Central government on Friday issued a formal notification approving his transfer from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court.

A fire at Justice Varma's official residence on 14 March allegedly led to the detection of wads of burnt cash. Justice Varma has denied the allegations.

Following this development, the Supreme Court, in a statement, directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court not to assign any judicial work to Justice Varma when he assumes charge.

“The Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court for the time being has been asked not to assign any judicial work to Justice Yashwant Varma, when he assumes charge as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court," read a statement issued by the Supreme Court.

The Central government's notification came a week after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Varma’s transfer to the Allahabad High Court.

"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, Delhi High Court, to be a Judge of Allahabad High Court and to direct him to assume charge of his office in the Allahabad High Court," the notification stated.

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