XXX vs Union of India: Justice Varma 'hides' identity in Supreme Court plea

In an unusual move, Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose residence a large cash stash was found, has concealed his identity in his petition in the Supreme Court challenging the findings of an inquiry panel that recommended his removal.

The Supreme Court cause list for Monday mentions the case as "XXX vs The Union of India". Here, XXX refers to Justice Varma, who was transferred to the Allahabad High Court from Delhi after piles of burnt cash were found at his residence in March.

While the usage of 'XXX' to hide the identity of petitioners is not uncommon, it is generally used by victims of sexual assault or rape survivors. It is also used in cases involving juveniles and minors to prevent revealing their identity.

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