The Lok Sabha Secretariat has appointed Advocate Karan Umesh Salvi as Consultant to the Committee constituted under Judges (Inquiry) Act to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court.

The engagement, approved by the Hon’ble Speaker, takes effect from October 17, 2025, and will continue till the Committee’s tenure concludes or until further orders. Expenditure for the appointment will be processed by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and reimbursed by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice.