Bofors Case Ends After Nearly 40 Years As Supreme Court Dismisses Final Plea

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by a lawyer seeking Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged discovery of burnt currency at the official residence of former Delhi High Court judge, Yashwant Varma, after a blaze in March last year.

Justice P.S. Narasimha observed orally that the petition filed by Ghanshyam Upadhyay was a shot at “cheap publicity”.

Mr. Upadhayay said the criminal liability related to the allegations surrounding the discovery of the burnt currency would survive the resignation of Justice Varma in April 2026. The lawyer contended that the resignation has deprived the former judge of any immunity from prosecution.