Detailed discussions will be held where suggestions of all political parties will be taken, Times Now has learnt. This decision comes amid the buzz of a possible revival of the NJAC Act.
In a big development in the Justice Yashwant Varma cash seizure controversy, top sources have told Times Now that the Centre will reach out to all political parties to gather their stance on the case. The decision was taken after a meeting of the floor leaders with the Vice President.
Sources claim that detailed discussions will be held where suggestions of all parties will be taken along with their respective stance before a final decision is made. This comes amid the buzz of a possible revival of the NJAC Act, which sought to replace the Collegium.
#Breaking | Judge Cash Seizure Controversy
Top sources on govt’s strategy:
– ‘Govt to reach out to all parties’
– ‘Will hold detailed discussions’
– ‘Govt to seek all parties’ stand’ @RishabhMPratap joins @MadhavGK with details on @TheNewsHour AGENDA pic.twitter.com/vLVFQ6wH3X
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) March 25, 2025
Times Now has learnt that Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda, and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday. Thereafter, a floor leader meeting was called by the Rajya Sabha chairman. Sources claim that the government is mulling a broader discussion on the matter, and Nadda has been entrusted with the responsibility by the Centre to reach out to all political parties.
#WATCH | After his meeting with Leader of the House (Rajya Sabha) JP Nadda and LoP (Rajya Sabha) Mallikarjun Kharge, Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “We had meaningful deliberation about the issue that is agitating the mind of Judiciary. It is for… pic.twitter.com/inHI9vV5xm
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2025
SC intensifies probe into judge cash controversy
A fire broke out at the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence on March 14 after which Delhi fire officials and cops were called in. During the firefighting operation, they allegedly found sacks of cash in the storeroom and reported the matter to higher authorities. A three-member committee has been constituted by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to conduct an inquiry into allegations. Justice Varma has claimed that he was “never aware” of any money or cash lying in the outhouse storeroom of his residence.
