No relief for Justice Varma as Supreme Court dismisses plea in cash row

Delivering the judgment, a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih affirmed the legality and constitutional validity of the inquiry mechanism, holding that it did not violate fundamental rights or constitutional provisions. “With these observations, we have dismissed the petition,” Justice Datta said in court.

The ruling came days after the court had reserved its verdict, having heard extensive arguments from senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi for Justice Varma.

In its ruling, the apex court framed six legal and constitutional questions and answered all against Justice Varma. While noting that his conduct “did not inspire confidence,” the bench said, even as it proceeded to examine the matter due to the important legal issues raised.