Justice Yashwant Varma took oath as Allahabad HC judge just weeks after sacks of partially burnt cash were found at his residence, prompting SC to order an inquiry.
This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh's repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024.
The AAG, representing the UP Government, stated that Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair tried to construct a narrative via his posts without providing complete picture of the events.
The court emphasized, “Bail should not be denied in cases where prolonged detention is unwarranted, especially when the nature of the allegations does not involve heinous crimes like murder or sexual assault.”