Senior Advocate Harish Salve criticized the Collegium system’s handling of the alleged cash recovery from Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, calling for a halt to his transfer to Allahabad High Court pending further investigation. The situation, involving conflicting reports of cash recovery, highlights the need for a more robust system of judicial accountability in India, with Mr. Salve suggesting an independent inquiry to address the issue and ensure credibility. Additionally, he emphasized the necessity for reforms in judicial appointments, questioning the efficacy of the current Collegium system and advocating for merit-based selections.
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