Who Is the Big Fish in the Judge Cash Scandal? VP Dhankhar Raises Questions

New Delhi: A judge’s residents in lutyens Delhi had burnt notes, cash. There is no FIR till date. We have in the country rule of law. Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar raises this question on Monday evening.

He was addressing a gathering during the launch of a book in the National capital. As per Dynamite News correspondent, Vice President Dhankhar questioned the lack of action in a high-profile cash recovery case.

He asked a question that is now echoing across legal and political circles: “Who is the big fish in this cash scandal?”

The controversy stems from a sensational discovery in March — bundles of charred and unburned cash were reportedly found at the official residence of a sitting judge in the heart of Delhi. Despite the gravity of the incident, no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered even after two months, raising serious concerns over transparency and accountability in the judiciary.

“Are we truly following the rule of law in this country?” Dhankhar asked, emphasizing that no institution should be above scrutiny. “Shielding the judiciary from investigation or inspection is the surest way to weaken it. Every institution must be accountable and subject to due process,” he added.

Delay in Disclosure Raises Red Flags

The Vice President noted that although the alleged incident took place during the night of March 14–15, the public only learned about it a full week later. “One has to wonder — how many other incidents like this go completely unnoticed or unreported?” he said. “When events like these are hidden, it erodes the faith of common citizens in the legal system.”
Praises Ex- CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Citing the importance of transparency, Dhankhar praised Ex Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, for upholding high standards of integrity and for bringing critical facts and documents into the public domain in this case. However, he stressed that the core questions remain unanswered.

A Call for Legal Reform

Dhankhar also called for a fresh review of the 1991 K. Veeraswami judgment, a Supreme Court ruling that restricts investigative agencies from probing sitting judges without prior approval from the Chief Justice of India. “Isn’t it time we reconsider that precedent?” he asked, noting that the current Chief Justice has taken steps that inspire confidence among the public.

“The nation has a right to know,” Dhankhar asserted. “What was the source of this cash? What was its purpose? Has the judiciary been compromised in any way? Who are the real power players behind this? These are not just questions of legality — they strike at the heart of public trust in our institutions.”

He concluded with a direct appeal: “Two months have passed and there is still no FIR. The people of India deserve answers. This is not just a test case for law enforcement — it is a litmus test for the transparency and accountability of our judicial system.”