Justice Yashwant Varma, under a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry after large sums of cash were found at his residence, took oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court in a private ceremony on Saturday. Unlike the usual public oath-taking events, his was held behind closed doors. He will not be assigned judicial duties until the inquiry concludes. Justice Varma, sixth in seniority after the Chief Justice, was repatriated from Delhi following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation, formalised by the Centre on March 28. The Allahabad Bar Association had opposed his transfer, launching an indefinite strike. However, they paused it after Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna assured that their concerns regarding corruption charges would be addressed. Justice Yashwant Verma Relieved of Judicial Duties: CJI Sanjiv Khanna Orders Action After Large Cash Recovery From Judge's Bungalow.