NEW DELHI: The lawyers of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association have announced an indefinite strike starting from March 25 in response to the proposed transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court.
Lawyers Protest Justice Varma’s Transfer, Launch Indefinite Strike Starting March 25
Bar body president Anil Tiwari informed media that the lawyers of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad, will be commencing an indefinite strike from Tuesday following the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court. He also mentioned that a request is being sent to the Bar Associations in Lucknow regarding this matter.
The decision to go on strike came after the Supreme Court collegium confirmed its recommendation to transfer Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to his parent Allahabad High Court. Justice Varma is currently facing an inquiry over the alleged discovery of a significant amount of cash from his official residence, leading to the withdrawal of his judicial work.
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Following the passing of a resolution during the lunch hours of the court, the lawyers refrained from judicial work for the rest of the day. The bar association has also demanded a review of Justice Varma’s judgments, which are under scrutiny due to the alleged cash discovery at his residence, and has opposed his proposed repatriation.
The Supreme Court collegium recommended the judge’s transfer to the Centre on Monday. The alleged cash discovery occurred after a fire broke out at Varma’s Lutyens Delhi residence around 11:35 pm on March 14, prompting fire officials to respond and extinguish the flames.
The apex court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, along with the Delhi High Court, issued a series of directives, including the withdrawal of judicial work from Justice Varma on Monday.
