VP Dhankhar Raises Concerns Over Unexplained Cash Found at Judge’s Residence

By A Staff Reporter

Chandigarh, June 4, 2025 — Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced serious concern over a recent controversy involving unexplained cash discovered at the residence of a sitting Delhi judge, reportedly Justice Yashwant Varma. Speaking on the issue from Chandigarh, Dhankhar emphasized the gravity of the incident, calling it “painful” and urging accountability and transparency.

“A painful incident happened in mid-March in Delhi at the residence of a sitting judge. There was cash — obviously tainted, unaccounted, illegal, and unexplained,” said Dhankhar. He further pointed out that the issue only surfaced in the public domain nearly a week later, raising troubling questions about the system’s transparency.

“Imagine if it had not appeared. So, we don't know whether it is isolated or there are other instances,” he added, underscoring the potential for systemic rot.

The Vice President stressed the urgent need for a thorough investigation, posing critical questions: “Who owns this money? What is the money trail? Where did this cash come from? Are there any big sharks? Has the money been infused into the judiciary or judicial work?”

Dhankhar’s remarks have ignited a fresh debate on judicial accountability, with legal experts and civil society voices echoing the need for stronger institutional safeguards. He noted that the controversy has not only disturbed the legal fraternity but has also shaken public faith. “All these issues are agitating minds not only of the lawyers but of people in the street,” he concluded.