D K Upadhyay
D K Upadhyay is an esteemed Chief Justice of the High Court, known for his commitment to upholding the law and ensuring justice. Recently, he gained attention for presiding over a case related to a tragic stampede at New Delhi railway station, where he emphasized the need for the Indian Railways to adhere to regulations regarding ticket sales and passenger limits to prevent overcrowding and enhance public safety.
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Delhi HC chief justice D K Upadhyay was briefed about the unaccounted cash at Justice Varma’s residence.
Cash row: Ahead of removal motion in Parliament, Justice Yashwant Varma moves Supreme Court; challenges inquiry report findings | India News
India· 2025-07-18
Chief Justice D K Upadhyay was involved in the inquiry report regarding the cash discovery incident.
Cash-at-home row: SC refuses urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26
Delhi HC Chief Justice D K Upadhyay was informed about the cash burning incident at Justice Varma's residence.
Yashwant Varma inquiry panel visits ‘cash-burning’ site | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-25
Delhi HC CJ D K Upadhyay was directed not to assign Justice Varma judicial work.
Supreme Court collegium asks govt to send Judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Delhi HC CJ D K Upadhyay was informed by the Delhi Police commissioner about the storeroom's condition.
Judge cash row: Probe against Yashwant Varma may not conclude early, Delhi fire chief may be asked to explain 'U-turn' | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-24Chief Justice D K Upadhyay provided an adverse report against Justice Yashwant Varma.
'Cash at home' row: CJI sets up 3-judge panel to probe into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-23
Delhi HC CJ D K Upadhyay is tasked with seeking Justice Varma's response to the allegations.
SC uploads video of burnt currency given by police, HC CJ suggests deeper probe; judge Yashwant Varma cries conspiracy | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-23D K Upadhyay is the Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi who was asked to file a report regarding the allegations against Justice Varma.
Judge 'cash at home' case: CJI sets up 3-member panel, orders in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-22Justice D K Upadhyay, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, commenced an in-house inquiry into the cash recovery incident.
Cash recovery at judge Yashwant Varma’s home: CJI may decide on inquiry today | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-03-22D K Upadhyay is a Chief Justice who addressed the issue of excess ticket sales at the New Delhi railway station.
‘Why sell excess tickets?’: HC to Railways on New Delhi station stampede | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-19
