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Allahabad Lawyers Protest Justice Varma's Transfer

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-25T10:33:11.187500+05:30

- The Allahabad High Court Bar Association announced an indefinite strike starting March 25 to protest the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma. - Justice Varma is under investigation for alleged cash discovery at his Delhi residence, prompting the Supreme Court Collegium to recommend his transfer. - Bar Association President Anil Tiwari emphasized the association's commitment to fight the transfer and called for public support. - The association demands scrutiny of Justice Varma's judgments and a formal investigation by CBI and ED. - The Oudh Bar Association in Lucknow is also considering a boycott in solidarity with the Allahabad lawyers. Source: [News 18](https://www.news18.com/india/delhi-hc-judge-transfer-allahabad-hc-bar-body-announces-indefinite-strike-from-today-9273623.html), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/allahabad-hc-bar-body-calls-indefinite-strike-on-justice-varma-s-return-1760236), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/cash-row-hcba-seeks-justice-varma-s-impeachment-cbi-ed-probe-101742839266568.html)

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association announced an indefinite strike starting March 25 to protest the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma.
Justice Varma is under investigation for alleged cash discovery at his Delhi residence, prompting the Supreme Court Collegium to recommend his transfer.
Bar Association President Anil Tiwari emphasized the association's commitment to fight the transfer and called for public support.
The association demands scrutiny of Justice Varma's judgments and a formal investigation by CBI and ED.
The Oudh Bar Association in Lucknow is also considering a boycott in solidarity with the Allahabad lawyers.

Source: News 18, Abp News, Hindustan Times